ESG Today’s Post

I am really impressed with the steps EU is taking towards tacking the issues at its core. This will force companies in the business of clothing & footwear to seriously consider circularity and also the consumers to buy responsibily #circularity #sustainability #SCIS

🚀 A significant step forward today! The European Council announced that member states have approved regulations for a new “Ecodesign” framework, establishing sustainability requirements for nearly all products across the EU. 🌍 Additionally, the new regulations include a ban on the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear. This move aims to reduce the staggering amount of clothing waste, with 60 garbage truckloads of clothes currently being burned or buried in landfills every minute. This is a fantastic opportunity to promote circularity, drive innovation, and inspire meaningful change in our industry! ♻️🌱 #Sustainability #Ecodesign #CircularEconomy #Innovation #EnvironmentalImpact

"The regulation also directs the establishment of a new “Digital Product Passport,” aimed at helping consumers and businesses to make informed choices when purchasing products, by providing information about products’ environmental sustainability, and calls on the Commission to manage a public web portal enabling consumers to search and compare information included in product passports." #esg #sustainability #circulareconomy #clothing #footwear

🌍 Exciting news from the EU! The European Union has adopted the 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗥) aimed at reducing waste and promoting a circular economy. ⭐ One key highlight: a ban on the destruction of unsold clothing and footwear. This progressive move ensures that unsold items are either reused, recycled, or donated, minimizing environmental impact and promoting sustainability. As we strive for a greener future, these regulations mark a significant step forward. Let's embrace these changes and work towards a more sustainable and responsible industry. 🌿👗👠

Fashion regulation is going to have more impact within the next decade, than brands and retailers can imagine. We’ve planned and heavily invested for this future. Overproduction is a symptom of a complex (and too often intentionally opaque) business model. Overconsumption is a symptom of poor regulation and because sustainability has never been core to the majority of business models - certainly in terms of scale. We’re going to change this. By creating a far more efficient model that focuses on data, puts the consumer ahead of product and is designed to remove waste. If you’re a fashion brand, you should get in contact with HOLM. Our retail plans will interest. #fashion #retail #futureoffashion

EU Adopts Ecodesign Regulations, Bans Destruction of Unsold Textiles and Footwear. #esg #sustainability #europe #eu #eucouncil #ban #textile #footwear #ecodesign #laws #regulations

Introducing RBLUE: Recycled Elastic for Footwear At TFT Complementos, we are proud to present RBLUE, our new recycled elastic solution for footwear, designed specifically for laces, sandals, and boots. This material is not only sustainable, but also incorporates Zero Waste technology, helping reduce water consumption during production. Certified by Control Union and Global Recycled Standard (GRS), RBLUE offers an eco-friendly and high-quality alternative for the footwear industry, meeting the growing demand for sustainability in footwear design and manufacturing. With RBLUE, we don’t just minimize environmental impact; we also ensure a durable, versatile product that meets the needs of the most demanding footwear manufacturers. 🌍 Commitment to Sustainability 🔄 Circular Recycling 💧 Zero Water Waste 🔖 International Certifications At TFT Complementos, we strive to deliver innovative solutions that combine design, sustainability, and quality, always working towards a greener future. #RBLUE #Sustainability #SustainableFootwear #Recycling #ZeroWaste #GlobalRecycledStandard #ControlUnion #FootwearDesign #SustainableInnovation #EcoFriendlyFootwear #SustainableFashion #RecycledElastics #CircularEconomy

Every week we will be posting a brand spotlight blog a featuring sustainable businesses. Check out the spotlight on Allbirds journey in sustainable footwear, innovative materials, and eco-friendly practices that set new standards in the fashion industry. Have you heard of them? #sustainablebusiness #brandspotlight

New initiative aimed at driving circularity within the footwear industry

Beyond Safety: Rock Fall’s Sustainable Footprint – 1 Overcoming the Challenges of Substituting Fossil-Fuel Based Materials in Safety Footwear   As industries shift towards sustainability, replacing traditional fossil-fuel-based materials with bio-based alternatives has become a pressing challenge. This is especially true in sectors like safety footwear, where performance cannot be compromised.   Historically, petrochemical-derived materials have offered superior durability, consistency and resistance to extreme conditions — essential qualities for safety shoes. Bio-based materials, while more sustainable, often struggle to match these high-performance standards. The variability and lower initial performance of natural materials present significant hurdles when worker safety is at stake.   At Rock Fall, we are committed to sustainability without sacrificing performance. Through extensive R&D and collaboration with leading material suppliers, we have developed bio-based materials that meet the rigorous demands of the safety footwear industry. Our new materials offer strength, flexibility and durability, ensuring that our products remain as reliable and safe as ever.   Sustainability and performance can go hand in hand. At Rock Fall, we've proven that with innovation and commitment, it's possible to create bio-based safety footwear that protects both people and the planet.