Shein to showcase new products in South Africa through a pop up shop.
Shein, a Chinese founded e-commerce store, will open its first South African pop-up store at the Mall of Africa in Johannesburg. The pop-up store will be open from Friday, 2….
Category: Fair Trade
Fairtrade, global movement to improve the lives of farmers and workers in developing countries by ensuring that they have access to export markets and are paid a fair price for their products. Those objectives are often achieved by establishing direct trading relationships between small-scale producers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and fair trade organizations (FTOs) in the United States and Europe, thereby eliminating intermediary buyers and sellers. A subsidiary goal of the movement in developed countries is to increase consumer awareness of unjust and unfair international trade practices.
Exploring the $14B US Bill: Key Points and Implications
Introduction Bill Cassidy and Michael Bennet, United States Senators, have introduced the Americas Trade and Investment Act. The Act is a bipartisan bill designed to strengthen America’s textile industry, with….
Top 10 Eco-Friendly Products: Elevate Your Online Store with Sustainable Gems.
Introduction Welcome to a greener future of online selling. As consumers increasingly prioritize sustainability, online sellers have a unique opportunity to cater to this growing demand. In this blog post,….
Retail chains to make adjustments to their green claims to avoid being associated with Greenwashing.
H&M and Decathlon have been accused of greenwashing. This follows a two-year investigation by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). ACM has fined both retail chains significant amounts….
How to set sustainable fashion goals in 2022.
Sustainable fashion goals in 2022 might seem unachievable due to the industry’s inability to set the standard and stick with it. Below are some of the sustainable fashion trends to….
The Exploitation of Sustainability Metrics.
Introduction The fashion industry, like most industries in the last 20 years, has been challenged to give realistic solutions for their waste streams. As a result, consumers have seen numerous….
How can Film Production Become More Sustainable?
“The movies and high definition productions we consume/watch produce a significant carbon footprint, scoring really low on the ethics and sustainability chart.”
How can we enhance the quality of Sustainable Fashion Education?
“Students could benefit from free sustainable fashion education courses to enhance their sustainable fashion knowledge and advance the movement.”
How to develop sustainable food systems
“The only real solutions lie with the adoption of sustainable food systems that provide healthy food globally, creating sustainable environmental, economic and social systems surrounding food.”
Blockchain – A guide to sustainable operations within the fashion industry.
…The system is meant to enhance social welfare and environmental performance while maintaining the supply chain’s profits.