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Product Environmental Footprint: what is it about?

by Francesca Poratelli 09/01/2023

In this article we delve into the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF), a methodology that is particularly important for the fashion industry to measure the environmental impact of fashion products and to support consumer purchasing decisions.
Interview with Recover™: the mechanical recycling of textile fibers

by Francesca Poratelli 22/12/2022

What are the recycling technologies and processes that make it possible to transform textile waste into new products? We talked about this with Ana Rodes, Senior Sustainability Manager at Recover™, a leading producer of recycled cotton fibres.
Interview with the Consorzio Italiano Implementazione Detox: the management of dangerous chemicals in the fashion sector

by Francesca Poratelli 15/12/2022

What does the Detox campaign envisage in detail and what is the current situation in the fashion industry regarding the management of hazardous chemicals? We talked about this with Andrea Cavicchi, President of the Italian Consortium for the Implementation of Detox.
Fashion networking: collaboration, open innovation and circularity

by Francesca Poratelli 09/12/2022

In the fashion industry, the networking of companies, designers and professionals is crucial to accelerate the transition process towards sustainability and the circular economy. Find out what the advantages and limitations of fashion networking are.
Carbon neutrality: attention to the greenwashing risk

by Sara Cavagnero 29/11/2022

France, but also other European countries, are adopting a strict attitude towards claims of carbon neutrality. What is the French legislation on this issue and what are the measures implemented by other European countries?
Cradle to Cradle Certified certification: what is it and why choose it?

by Francesca Poratelli 21/11/2022

One of the main certifications related to the circular economy is Cradle to Cradle Certified®, the global standard for safe, circular and responsibly produced products. What are the requirements, benefits and limitations of the standard?
Interview with Orange Fiber: circular economy and industrial symbiosis for more sustainable fashion

by Francesca Poratelli 10/11/2022

Orange Fiber, a company that produces fabrics from citrus fruit by-products, is one of the first companies to introduce industrial symbiosis and circular economy practices in the textile and fashion sector in Italy. What advantages and opportunities does industrial symbiosis offer to companies in the fashion sector?
Second hand fashion: what environmental benefits does it offer?

by Francesca Poratelli 07/11/2022

What are the environmental benefits of second hand fashion? In this quick-start article, we explained what second-hand fashion consists of and assessed the real environmental benefits it can provide by examining an existing Life Cycle Assessment study.
Fashion on demand: challenges and advantages

by Francesca Poratelli 31/10/2022

Fashion on demand is a viable solution to limit overproduction and overstocking in fashion companies. What is it and what are the challenges and advantages of fashion on demand?
Interview with Comistra: regenerated wool, innovation and sustainability

by Francesca Poratelli 27/10/2022

How does the wool recycling process work and what are the characteristics of regenerated wool compared to 'traditional' wool? We talked about this with Fabrizio Tesi, CEO of Comistra, a company that produces regenerated wool from the recovery of textile industry waste.
Conventional, organic, recycled and regenerative agriculture cotton: which is the most sustainable choice?

by Francesca Poratelli 26/10/2022

Cotton production with conventional farming practices presents several critical issues from an environmental point of view. However, there are several alternatives to conventional cotton. Which is the most sustainable option between organic, recycled and regenerative cotton?
Interview with Giuseppe Spina of the Territory and Environment Area of ​​Assolombarda: the Regulation of the European Taxonomy

by Francesca Poratelli 20/10/2022

After the valuable discussion with Valentina Morelli, from the Credit and Finance Area of Assolombarda, we decided to delve further into the topic of the European Taxonomy Regulation with Giuseppe Spina from the Territory and Environment Area.