The AGEC law (Anti-Gaspillage pour une Économie Circulaire) was introduced in France in 2020 with the goal of enhancing transparency around products that generate waste and promoting circularity. This regulation marks a significant step toward addressing the challenges of circular economy and sustainability by raising consumer awareness, encouraging producer responsibility, and fostering a more sustainable…
The market and recent legislative initiatives are forcing the fashion industry to strive for innovative solutions that can reduce the social and environmental impacts of production. Among the most promising and consequently debated ones is the Digital Product Passport (DPP), a digital tool designed to provide detailed information on the history, composition and life cycle…
Sustainability Reporting is a process undertaken by businesses to showcase their performance and impacts to stakeholders in economic, social, and environmental realms. It’s a complex topic, especially in light of recent regulatory developments, which are extending reporting obligations to an increasing number of companies. Let’s try to simplify this complexity by clarifying the basics. According…
On February 20, the EU Council definitively approved new rules against Greenwashing. After publication in the Official Gazette, member states will have 24 months to implement them. In March, the sister Directive on Green Claims is also expected to be voted on. Following the vote on January 17 by the European Parliament, the EU Council…
With its formidable growth, e-commerce has revolutionized our purchasing habits, but behind the convenience of a click hides a significant environmental impact, especially when it comes to returning what we have bought. The phenomenon of compulsive returns, in particular, is forcing companies and consumers to reconsider their choices. The Environmental Impact of Returns According to…
Set to debut in Milan, the exhibition produced by Trama Plaza will unfold the social dimension of sustainability in Italian fashion manufacturing through a creative reinterpretation of work uniforms. Almost all the featured companies are 4sustainability®, matched with an equal number of fashion designers. On Thursday, February 1, 2024, the non-profit association Trama Plaza, dedicated…
ManpowerGroup’s 2023 Green Jobs Report Highlights Widespread Shortage of Professionals Steering Businesses towards Sustainable Models. According to a survey by ManpowerGroup, a leading multinational HR agency, 94% of employers confess to a glaring absence of in-house professionals essential for realizing their ESG objectives. This shortfall is particularly noteworthy in light of the market and legislative…
Regenerative agriculture is certainly in vogue. Industry giants such as Kering and VF Corporation, brands like Armani and Stella McCartney, as well as sustainability-oriented independent labels, have publicly embraced the cause, recognizing the connection between the fashion industry and cotton cultivation systems or forest management for viscose production. In general terms, the expression “regenerative agriculture”…
On March 30, 2022, as part of the EU Green Deal, the European Commission unveiled a proposal for the Regulation on Sustainable Ecodesign Products (ESPR) with the aim of promoting environmentally friendly products. This proposal introduces the concept of the Digital Product Passport. What is a Digital Product Passport? In a nutshell, a Digital Product…
Among the chemicals traditionally used in fashion production processes, PFAS or PFCs are often in the dock. Reducing the use of PFASs and other hazardous chemicals is not trivial, however, because it subjects companies to the continual search for the best possible trade-off between performance and sustainability. Important support comes from implementation protocols such as…
