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The NYU Stern’s Return on Sustainability Investment (ROSI) framework is designed to help businesses in the apparel industry and beyond quantify the financial benefits of sustainable practices. It provides a comprehensive approach that integrates…

Many people on the road with flags said fast fashion destroys the climate.

Launched in 2015, "Dress For Our Time" by Professor Helen Storey is a groundbreaking project that merges art, fashion, and environmental activism. The centerpiece of this initiative is a dress made from a decommissioned UNHCR refugee tent,…

Greenpeace's "Detox My Fashion" campaign was a groundbreaking initiative aimed at eliminating hazardous chemicals from the fashion supply chain. This campaign called on major brands to commit to zero discharge of toxic substances by 2020, promoting…

In 2012, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) introduced the Higg Index, a groundbreaking suite of tools designed to measure the environmental and social impacts of the apparel and footwear industry. The Higg Index provides brands, retailers, and…

H&M launched its Conscious Collection, a significant step towards sustainability in the fashion industry. This collection was designed using environmentally friendly materials such as organic cotton, recycled polyester, and Tencel, aiming to…

Eileen Fisher launched the Green Eileen initiative, a pioneering program aimed at promoting sustainability and reducing waste in the fashion industry. This initiative encouraged customers to return their gently worn Eileen Fisher garments, which were…

The Rana Plaza disaster on April 24, 2013, marked a turning point in the fashion industry, highlighting the urgent need for improved labor rights and sustainable practices. The collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which housed…