It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Ecodesign

EU Ecodesign / Competition

16 October 2024

1 minute

The purpose of this competition is to provide an opportunity for young European talent across the Union to design a fitting uniform for EU staff members to wear at the pavillion.

EU Announces Competition for Innovative and Sustainable Designs

Young fashion designers from member states of the Eurpoean Union can design the official uniforms and win a trip to World Expo 2025.

Staff Writer

Going Circular / KPMG Report

14 October 2024

4 minutes

To become circular, circular design with material safety, durability, repairability, and value-preserving recyclability is a top priority; doing so without impacting aesthetics and functionality remains key.

Fashion Needs to Translate Ambitions into Broader Implementation and Tangible Outcome, Says Report on Circular Economy

When it comes to circularity, the fashion sector scores high on ‘ambition and strategy’ and ‘goals and targets’, and has made strong progress with its circular ambitions and collaboration initiatives. But there is further potential in establishing new and increasing existing targets, implementing initiatives on a broader scale, and enhancing circular inflows and circular business models, says a KPMG report.

Staff Writer

EU Ecodesign / ESPR

7 December 2023

3 minutes

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) will improve the level-playing field for sustainable products on the EU's internal market and strengthen the global competitiveness of businesses offering sustainable products.

EU to Outlaw Destruction of Unsold Garments, Footwear with Ecodesign Laws; Flaws Remain

Awaiting regulation, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is expected to significantly impact the textiles and apparel industry, since it has been marked as a high-impact sector.

Special Correspondent

Report

Ecodesign / Europe Rules

16 June 2023

3 minutes

MEPs want the Commission to prioritise a number of product groups in its first working plan to be adopted within three months after the entry into force of the new rules. These priority products include iron, steel, aluminium, textiles (notably garments and footwear), furniture, tyres, detergents, paints, lubricants and chemicals.

New EU rules to Make Sustainable Products the Norm, Ban on Destruction of Unsold Textiles

Europe has moved a step ahead in its bid to make products in the EU more environment-friendly, circular and energy efficient throughout their lifecycle with a key committee of the European Parliament voting to to make sustainable products the norm.