Research by WRAP, the UK’s leading sustainability charity, shows more than half of people now view the environmental impact of clothing as severe. Plus, two in three (63%) say clothes
Reflecting its on-going commitment to change the way we shop by 2025, Selfridges has opened its greenest Christmas shop to date. The Christmas shop is available in London and on
Clothing labels need to be clearer when it comes to showing how a product is sustainable. This is data and analytics company GlobalData's message as transparency continues to be a
Environmentally conscious brand Planet Buddies has unveiled its line-up of mobile accessories created specifically for children. Planet Buddies aims to raise awareness for endangered animals all over the world and educate
The latest public survey by WRAP suggests two in five UK citizens (41%) have had a clear out of unwanted textiles and clothing during the Covid-19 lockdown. The majority are
CWB's Laura Turner speaks to Steve Malkin, CEO and founder of The Planet Mark, a sustainability certification for businesses of any size that recognises continuous improvements, encourages action, and works
For 2020, parenting brand Close is continuing its journey towards increased sustainability and lower impact materials that are better for the planet. Highlights include the launch of innovative fabrics and
Little Dot to Dot is a new brand of responsibly sourced baby and children’s clothes with a focus on sustainability, organic, and high-quality fabrics. Launched on 1 March 2020, Little Dot to
Schoolwear specialist Total Clothing recently ran a school uniform swapping event as part of its ‘Share, Reuse and Recycle’ commitment. Total Clothing has been collecting school uniform since 1 October 2019
Make it British Live!, the annual trade show for UK manufacturers and suppliers, is working towards being as sustainable an event as possible. The 2020 edition, which will take place at London’s Business
The second-hand apparel market is growing 21 times faster than the primary market according to B-Stock, the world’s largest online B2B platform for returned and excess apparel. Driving the trend is the rise
John Lewis & Partners is launching a major pilot at its Oxford shop to encourage a ‘reduce, reuse & return’ culture among customers. The pilot, which could provide a blueprint for
Brits are buying and selling more pre-owned fashion online now than five years ago as consumers increasingly look to close the loop on fast fashion. According to new consumer spending data
Like most companies, when advertising budgets are tight, the focus turns to promote quality, value and service. This autumn, however, Mark Stevenson, joint managing director of Stevensons, has more pressing
The Soil Association is to host a panel discussion and networking event to discuss organic cotton as a sustainable fashion choice. Those involved in organic and fashion retail, including brands, retailers,
Stevensons School Uniform Outfitters is changing all of its carrier and mailing bags to alternatives that will reduce its impact on the environment. Until 2019, the company has been producing hundreds
Stevensons School Uniform Outfitters is linking up with the parent-created 'Old School Uniform' recycling website. Stevensons, the UK’s largest independent school uniform retailer, is supporting the cause after making an initial
