EARTH DAY news and archive

Ugg announces new ‘Restore our Earth’ sustainable targets

Southern California-based global lifestyle brand Ugg has announced four new sustainable commitments to celebrate Earth Day 2021, including the launch of its first-ever repair service. “With time running out to prevent irreversible damage from climate change, Ugg understands that we cannot simply protect – we must actively restore the Earth, its...

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Video: Q&A with British designer Bethany Williams on Earth Day

British fashion designer Bethany Williams joins Somerset House for a live stream Q&A video to discuss her creative practice on Earth Day. Williams and Somerset House curator, Karishma Rafferty discuss the designers' creative practices, fashion's duties to the environmental and social responsibility. Source: Somerset House

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Burberry launches eco capsule and rolls out sustainable product labels for Earth Day

Burberry is launching a SS20 sustainable capsule collection, called ‘ReBurberry Edit’, and has started a global roll-out of new sustainability labeling to mark Earth Day. ReBurberry Edit comprises 26 styles crafted from sustainable materials used across the British luxury label’s entire product range. The edit features trench coats, parkas,...

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Video: Textile Exchange on The Weather Channel | Earth Day 2019

La Rhea Pepper discusses 'How our clothes impact the environment' with Stephanie Abrams and Jen Carfagno of The Weather Channel. Source: Youtube, Textile Exchange

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Earth Day 2019: Gap Inc commits to sustainable supply chain initiatives

Gap Inc. is honoring Earth Day with a longstanding commitment to improving sustainability within the supply chain and manufacturing processes for two of its brands. Its new initiatives will accelerate the company's use of sustainable materials throughout its brands, building on commitments the company had made for its Gap and Athleta labels in...

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The RealReal joins UN climate change fashion industry charter

The RealReal is honoring Earth Day this year by announcing that it is the first fashion resale company to join the UN Climate Change's Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action - the charter that Stella McCartney had worked to launch at the end of last year. The RealReal joins over 60 companies participating in the charter, including Kering,...

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Ralph Lauren unveils Earth Polo made from recycled plastic

Ralph Lauren is getting into the spirit of Earth Day. The brand announced its newest style in its Ralph Lauren Polo line, aptly called the Earth Polo and crafted from thread derived entirely from recycled plastic bottles. Each shirt in the style is also dyed in a way doesn't use any water. The brand partnered with sustainable organization First...

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The North Face will close 113 stores for Earth Day

The North Face has launched a campaign to make Earth Day an officially recognized holiday, which will culminate in 113 of its North American stores and its global headquarters closing on April 22. With the closures, the company encourages its employees and shoppers to "disconnect and explore," as stated in a press release. The earlier parts of...

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Adidas release football shirts made from upcycled plastic ocean waste

Sportswear giant Adidas is continuing its partnership with Parley Ocean Plastic with the launch of football kits for all 23 Major League Soccer (MLS) teams made from upcycled plastic waste intercepted on beaches and in coastal communities. The Parley jerseys were created exclusive to coincide with Earth Day, which saw all MLS teams playing over...