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A group of academics, businesses and thought leaders have penned a plan to help fashion firms align with planetary boundaries and address the climate and nature emergencies, headlined by a call to dramatically cut virgin resource use. Called the Earth Logic Action Plan, the framework urges businesses across the global fashion sector to “radically transform” their models in a way which places…

The fashion industry must be ahead of the curve in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises This is being described as the “super-year”, with 2020 seen as pivotal – when binding decisions will be made on climate and nature by the world’s governments at international policy meetings. These decisions on the Earth’s global commons will have irreversible outcomes. They…

The UN Secretariat has released the draft programme for the July 2020 session of the UN High-level Political Forum for Sustainable Development (HLPF). A concept note highlights the session’s emphasis on kicking off accelerated international efforts for the coming ten years. The HLPF will convene from 7-16 July 2020, at UN Headquarters in New York, US, on the theme of ‘Accelerated…

Fashion accounts for around 10% of greenhouse gas emissions from human activity, but there are ways to reduce the impact your wardrobe has on the climate. The UN estimates that a single pair of jeans requires a kilogram of cotton. And because cotton tends to be grown in dry environments, producing this kilo requires about 7,500–10,000 litres of water. That’s about 10 years’ worth of drinking…

As a buzzword, "sustainability" dominated September's fashion weeks. From using recycled fabrics to declaring their runways carbon neutral, designers and brands reflected a growing demand among consumers for more than fashion. According to the latest Pulse of the Fashion Industry study, over a third of those surveyed reported "actively switching from their preferred brand to another"…

TexBel is a coconut water and citrus company in Belize that plants commercial-grade fruit trees on degraded land. Founded in 2013, TexBel currently operates three farms in Belize, for a total of 1,214 hectares, and is one of the largest producer of Valencia oranges and White Marsh grapefruits in Belize. It will bring new revenues to farmers and encourage the plantation of millions of hybrid…