Is Fast Fashion Making Us Sick?
In her new book, journalist Alden Wicker examines the public health impact of an under-regulated industry.
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5 Most Sustainable Startups 2022
It’s not just big corporations that are making a significant impact. Here are five startups raising the industry standard for sustainable solutions to our biggest problems.
Inspectorio Modernizes Manufacturing Inspections: SAP.iO Foundries Sustainability Spotlight
The collapse of the garment factory in Bangladesh that killed more than 1100 people was a wake-up call to the manufacturing and inspection industries. The brothers behind Inspectorio are pioneering software to ensure transparency and...
Startups Are Key to SAP’s Sustainable Enterprise Vision
SAP has a corporate goal to drive toward Zero Emissions, Zero Waste, and Zero Inequality. It's nurturing 75 sustainability-oriented startups through its SAP.iO Foundries accelerator, focusing on everything from food to fashion.
Blocked By Paywalls: Subscriptions Make Us Stupid
One-size-fits all paywalls for publishers create societal problems. Time for new models to make sure our news needs are being met.
Wings are the Newest Accessory (at Metaverse Fashion Week)
Metaverse Fashion Week was a celebration of virtual sartorial style with over 70 participating brands. From the silly to the sublime, it offered a glimpse at a future where distinctions between reality and digital will...
Next Season’s Hottest Trend: An Agile Supply Chain
Waste in the fashion industry had reached a breaking point–before the pandemic. Traditional industry models for production and order fulfillment are effectively asking customers and our environment to pay for the industry’s inefficiency.
Can We Make Fashion Truly Sustainable?
The future of sustainable fashion is exciting. But the most responsible thing anyone can do is not buy new clothes, says our teenage correspondent.
Beauty Goes Digital–Offline and On
Despite face masks, beauty products sold beautifully during the pandemic. And the industry furthered its pivot to digital, not only online but in stores. Virtual lipstick try-on, anyone?
