Regenerative agriculture, or farming as it is also called, has very quickly become a buzzword, especially in the fashion industry. Several outlets haves even dubbed it the future of fashion. But what is it, and how is it different from the agricultural practices we already know?
Read MoreIt is not going to make a huge difference to our world, if we are turning lousy T-shirts into organic lousy T-shirts. We would still be using natural resources, but only to produce something that can be worn – maybe 8 times and then it is twisted, peeling or simply torn.
Read MoreBut what I am also seeing is that this snowball is becoming an avalanche of requirements, paperwork, mapping, documentation, policies, certifications, that are simply just burying everyone. Requirements where it seems, that they do not know the reality of their supply chain. Requirements where it is actually an aspiration rather than an actual requirement.
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Read MoreAs you are probably aware by now, the fashion industry is the second most polluting industry in the world after the oil industry. The fashion world has severe problems that we need to fix. But we can’t fix them alone. We need to help each other!
Read MoreWe don’t lift each other up by preaching from the top. Companies that are 100% sustainable (if there is such a thing) can’t serve as a source of inspiration for the majority of companies, but companies that take realistic steps can be the best source of inspiration for many.
Read MoreAs a CSR manager, it has always been my task to answer (critical) questions from consumers – either on social media or through a company e-mail. And it struck me that these questions were always about animal welfare!
Read MoreConsumers and customers are increasingly asking for more transparency in the leather supply chain and are becoming aware of the challenges involved in the supply chain.
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