Sustainability
30 articles
What Is Ethical Sourcing in Fashion and Why Does It Matter?
Just 1 percent of 250 major fashion brands disclose the percentage of garment workers earning a living wage, a figure revealing a systemic industry problem.
Fast fashion's ethical dilemma: Environmental devastation looms
Every second, a truckload of abandoned textiles is dumped in landfill or incinerated, a stark illustration of fast fashion's relentless waste.
Why sustainable business practices boost brand reputation
52% of consumers tend to trust companies more that publicly share long-term sustainability and corporate social responsibility goals, according to EY .
What Is a B Corp and Why Does Ethical Sourcing Matter in 2026?
B Lab, the organization overseeing B Corp certification, has implemented the most significant overhaul of its standards in its 19-year history, demanding "non-negotiable" ethical commitments from comp
US beauty market growth drivers H1 2026 trends show digital dominance
Last quarter, an indie beauty brand focused on refillable packaging saw its sales surge 300% year-over-year, significantly outpacing several legacy giants combined, according to Indie Beauty Collectiv
Fast Fashion's Environmental Impact and Sustainable Choices
Only 1% of discarded clothing material is recycled back into new garments.
What is fashion greenwashing and why does it matter in 2026?
Shein was fined $1.16 million by the Italian Competition Authority in August 2025 for misleading sustainability claims, a stark warning to fashion brands about the rising cost of greenwashing, accordi
What Is the Triple Bottom Line and Why Does It Matter for Brands?
Despite 62% of Canadians expressing a willingness to pay a 20% premium for sustainable goods and services, nearly half of all consumers remain skeptical about the authenticity of sustainability...
Sustainable Fashion Fabrics Market: Growth & Definition Challenges
While some reports project the sustainable fabrics market to reach US$ 132.
Fairphone 6+ US Launch: A Model for Ethical Longevity
Everlane, a brand once synonymous with 'radical transparency,' is reportedly $90 million in debt and facing eviction from its headquarters, according to The Atlantic.
Fast fashion's ethical dilemma: Less than 1% of clothes are recycled.
Less than one percent of the 116 million tonnes of global fiber produced annually is recycled into new clothing; the vast majority ends up burned or buried.
How Brands Can Authentically Engage in Social Causes
In India, qualifying companies are legally required to spend 2% of their average net profits on Corporate Social Responsibility activities, a mandate echoed in nations like Mauritius and Indonesia.
Brand Purpose Needs ESG for 2026 Relevance. Inconsistency Will Cost You.
Businesses now face a 'downwave' of media and investor interest in sustainable business, ending effortless ESG signaling, according to Trellis Group .
Fashion Materials: Environmental Impact and Sustainable Solutions
Every year, Americans discard over 68 pounds of clothing and textiles per person, contributing to a global waste stream where 85% of all textiles end up in landfills.
What is Integrating Brand Purpose with ESG and Why It Matters?
Patagonia, a company valued in the billions, recently sold all its shares to 'planet earth,' making Earth its only shareholder, as reported by Wildwitdesign .
What are the environmental and social costs of fast fashion?
In September 2012, a fire at the Ali Enterprises garment factory in Karachi killed at least 255 workers and injured over 100, according to UNSW Human Rights .
How Brands Engineer Products for Shorter Lifespans and Your Buying Choices
In 2010, a typical appliance lasted up to 16 years.
Sustainable Materials in Consumer Products: Cost vs. Value
While installing sustainable home systems might cost more initially, homeowners typically see their operating expenses drop by a staggering 40 to 70 percent.
Clean Beauty's Billions in Bloom: The Sustainability Paradox
The clean beauty market is set to hit $9.
Gap 90s Fragrances: Original & Relaunched Reviewed
Gap's iconic '90s Heaven fragrance, once formulated with polycyclic musk, has been completely re-engineered for its 2026 relaunch.
How to Evaluate Product Sustainability Claims Like an Expert
Consumers increasingly pay a premium for 'eco-friendly' products.
What is Product Lifecycle Management for Sustainable Choices?
The cloud segment within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market is projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 14.
What Are Sustainable Fashion Certifications and How Do They Work?
In 2022, the United Nations established a High-Level Expert Group to develop stronger standards for net-zero emissions pledges by non-state entities, directly confronting pervasive greenwashing.
Longevity Economy: Durable Goods See Surging Consumption
Despite the average age of cars in use increasing by 10% between 2013 and 2022, and household appliances lasting 2% longer from 2019 to 2023, consumer purchase volumes for durable goods have more than
The Complexities of Sustainability in Fashion and Beauty
The fashion and beauty industries grapple with measuring environmental impact and ensuring transparency in sustainability claims, often relying on complex Life Cycle Assessments.
Fast fashion's water use unsustainable; US textile waste crisis grows
Nearly 1.2 million tons of textiles are landfilled in California each year, revealing the immense scale and environmental cost of discarded clothing. This constant influx of fast fashion garments, oft
Refillable Beauty Sales Surge 364% Amid Sustainability Push
Sales of refillable makeup products surged by an astonishing 364% from January through July 2022, signaling a seismic shift in consumer priorities within the beauty industry.
What is Conscious Consumerism Brand Strategy for Ethical Products?
Products marketed as sustainable drove 44% of consumer packaged goods (CPG) growth from 2013 to 2025, according to Stern .
How to Integrate Social and Environmental Values into Business Operations
A recent study found that while 85% of consumers expect brands to be socially responsible, only 15% believe companies are genuinely committed to it.
France's New Law Challenges Fast Fashion's Business Model
On April 24th, 2013, the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh killed 1,134 garment workers and injured thousands, according to Earthday.