Category: Sustainability
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Transforming Waste into Wonder: How Limpi Turns Beach Plastic into Sustainable Products in the Caribbean
Limpi: Transforming Beach Plastic into Sustainable Products Across the Caribbean Overview Limpi is a company that turns beach plastic into sustainable products. Product designers Mitchell Lammering and Debrah Nijdam started Limpi in Curaçao. They saw heavy plastic waste on local beaches. They used their design skills to give ocean plastic a new life. What began…
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H2NO: A Revolutionary Campaign for Nature-Positive Beauty Solutions
New Cross-Sector Campaign Launched to Promote Nature-Positive Beauty Products At the World Economic Forum, a campaign launches. This campaign lowers the environmental cost of beauty products. The University of Exeter’s Nature & Climate Impact Team leads the work. Global NGO WRAP joins the team. Creative agency M+C Saatchi gives strategic support. Campaign Overview: H2NO H2NO…
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Cotton traceability tech tools
Cotton is one of the most widely used fibers in the world, yet its production often raises significant environmental concerns, such as excessive water use, reliance on harmful pesticides, and greenhouse gas emissions. As consumers become increasingly aware of the environmental impact of their purchasing decisions, the call for transparency in the cotton supply chain…
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Bureau Veritas Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Fashion with Acquisition of Italian Consulting Firm SPIN360
Bureau Veritas Acquires SPIN360 to Strengthen Sustainability Services in Italy’s Consumer Products Sector Date: 2026 Location: Courbevoie, France Overview: Bureau Veritas leads in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services. It now buys SPIN360 to boost sustainable work in Italy’s consumer products sector. SPIN360 is an Italian firm that guides premium fashion and luxury brands. Its advice…
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Confronting Greenwashing: Empowering Consumers for Genuine Sustainable Finance Investments
Greenwashing Undermines Consumer Confidence in Sustainable Finance Investments – Euroconsumers Survey Insights Euroconsumers ran a survey. It shows that greenwashing hurts trust. Misleading claims stop many investors from choosing sustainable finance. These ideas come from Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Key Findings Widespread Savings but Limited Sustainable Investment Experience Across the four countries, 79% of…
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Navigating the Future: Understanding the EU Ecodesign Rules for Sustainable Products and Their Impact on Business Compliance
Summary: New EU Ecodesign Rules for Unsold Consumer Products under ESPR Context and Background The EU Commission sets new rules. The rules come from the EU Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products (ESPR, Regulation 2024/1781). They aim to cut waste and boost sustainable practices. The rules stop the routine destruction of unsold consumer products. Online sales…
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Water efficiency in cotton processing
In an era where sustainable practices are paramount, the cotton industry is increasingly scrutinized for its water footprint. With cotton production being notorious for its high water consumption, understanding water efficiency in cotton processing becomes essential. Water efficiency not only conserves this precious resource but also enhances the sustainability of cotton as a key textile…
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Unlocking Sustainable Innovation: The EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
Advancing Sustainability through the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) Overview of the Ecodesign Forum Meeting On 19–20 February 2025, Brussels hosted the first Ecodesign Forum meeting. In this meeting, nearly 130 people—from Member States, industry, NGOs, and academia—came together. They exchanged ideas and built links. Each person shared a direct role in shaping sustainable…
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Transforming Innovation: How CES 2026 Showcases Integrated Sustainability for a Greener Future
CES 2026 Highlights a Shift: Sustainability Embedded, Not Segregated CES 2026 shows a change. Designers now build sustainability into each product. They place green ideas within the core design. This shift matters for those who care for our environment. Growth of Explicit Sustainability Presence: More Than Meets the Eye CES 2026 adds more eco-friendly booths.…
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Transforming Waste into Wonder: How Limpi is Pioneering Sustainable Products in the Caribbean
Limpi: Transforming Beach Plastic into Sustainable Products Across the Caribbean Tackling Plastic Waste in Curaçao Mitchell Lammering and Debrah Nijdam are product design graduates from Curaçao. They saw plastic on the beaches and felt the need to act. They want to reduce plastic in the ocean. They use their design skills to change waste into…
