The Eco Scoop
eu bans toxic chemical npe in textile importsIn what Greenpeace is hailing a “landmark decision,” European Union member states have unanimously agreed to ban a class of hormone-disrupting chemicals known as nonylphenol ethoxylates, or NPEs, from its clothing and textile imports. The decision, according to the environmental-rights group, closes a trade loophole that has allowed NPE-containing clothing to slip into the EU. Despite a regional ban on the substances more than a decade ago, NPEs were still contaminating waterways through the washing of imported textiles.
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OUTERKNOWN, KELLY SLATER'S SUSTAINABLE MENSWEAR BRAND, HAS LAUNCHED
Outerknown, the new menswear label by champion surfer Kelly Slater, is more than your typical celebrity clothing line. The Kering-backed venture is Slater’s attempt to “smash the formula” by creating stylish garments for men in a sustainable and transparent manner.
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topshop launches upcycled womenswear collection
Following the success of Topshop’s collaborations with “Reclaim to Wear,” the waste-reducing initiative founded by Orsola de Castro and Filippo Ricci of From Somewhere, the high-street retailer is launching its first stand-alone collection of womenswear derived from existing stock, including surplus materials and production offcuts from previous seasons. “Topshop Reclaim,” which debuted online and in stores last week, offers “essential transitional” pieces such as floral-silk jumpsuits, leopard-printed culottes, and dark-wash denim jackets.
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re/done upcycles vintage levi's into modern-fitting jeans
Re/Done is a sustainable fashion brand that upcycles aged denim into stylish and creative new looks. The Re/Done team take apart denim jeans at the seams and give them a new lease of life.
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