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A radical switch to sustainable materials is imperative to meet climate targets 

With innovation and alliances for sustainability in fashion

New products made from local vintage and dead-stock pieces aim to advance the circular vision

For everyone who is committed to sustainability - together for a working world without burnout for people and nature

The sustainable and vegan luxury brand launches the first handbag made from vegan Mycelium leather

Climate catastrophes, energy transition and trillion trees - together for a green and sustainable future

The Swedish design studio Interesting Times Gang launches trendsetting Kelp Collection, which combines 3D printing with recycling

Luxury fashion group Kering has teamed up with VitroLabs - a biotech start-up from California - to develop leather alternatives

After NJAL has already given 50.000 designers a voice in fashion, the first own & sustainable Collection N°1 follows

Zaha Hadid Architects' BEEAH Headquarters: A symbol of architecture at the intersection of sustainability, technology and philanthropy 

A competition focused on developing biodegradable alternatives to plastic polybags

The European Commission agrees: products must be a new source of raw materials to reduce waste

New York, London, Milan, Paris - and Copenhagen. Everything about the Fashion Weeks and what the Big Four can learn from the CPHFW in terms of sustainability

What is Planthroposcene? A plea for nature to move into contemporary interiors for a better quality of life

On the occasion of the 10th German Design Award 2022, the German Design Council honours the winners and their design innovations in an exhibition at the MAK Frankfurt

Moncler announces to phase out fur in all of its collections, as part of its Born to Protect sustainability agenda

Designers are rethinking our relationship to everyday objects

For the anniversary, the winners of the German Design Award 2022 show innovation, sustainability & aesthetics with pioneering projects

Between progress and room for improvement: These are the results of the UN climate conference COP26 and its implications for the future

This year's UN climate conference COP26 is considered as most crucial for the fight against climate change

Together with the second-hand platform thredUP, adidas has started a circular initiative: "Choose to Give Back"

With the Earthshot Prize, Prince William is launching a 10-year plan to restore the health of our planet

New collab "Comme Des Garçon X Gucci" in the digital retro room Vault sold out in a few hours

In 2022, the German Design Council will continue to promote and honor new solutions and sustainable design with its Iconic Awards: Innovative Interior

Kering continues its sustainable commitment by introducing a fur-free policy for all its labels. As of 2022, no house of the luxury group will use animal fur anymore

Nike is collaborating with biotech company Newlight Technologies to reduce its carbon footprint by using the biomaterial AirCarbon

This vision vehicle is created according to the principles of the circular economy throughout the entire design, development and manufacturing process

IAA Mobility aims to become an international mobility center, with sustainability playing a stronger role

Berlin Fashion Week gives young, sustainable labels and talents an international stage and puts sustainability at the forefront

The digital conference is a partner of the Berlin Fashion Week and promotes the transformation to a sustainable fashion industry 

Using fruit leaves for textile innovation and creating new resources from waste

Automobile manufacturer becomes the first member of the Leather Working Group

Copenhagen Fashion Week focuses on sustainability and stands out from big fashion shows

Unprecedented climatic extremes and an intensification of global warming alarm - this shows the world climate report of the IPCC. But also what can now be done to protect the planet 

Gamification creates a new world of fun, technology and profit - everything about the new attraction and how the trend can be used for positive development

The fur collar on the hood: A trademark of Canada Goose jackets - from this year, however, on the way to CO2 neutrality, no more fur will be bought

Declaration of independence for fossil fuels: Tomás Saraceno's “Movement” installation for Ruinart brings sustainability, art and AR technology into harmony

World-famous musician Drake is rising as an investor and collaboration partner at Aspiration, a Los Angeles startup specializing in sustainability and financial services

For the first time, the Frankfurt Fashion Week and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit took place from July 05th to 09th, 2021. We were there and learned what the future of the sustainable fashion and textile industry will bring with it.

Human numbers in metropolitan regions and record sales paint the current picture of the fashion landscape - but how sustainable is the post-Covid consumerism?

 Over 100 exhibitors presented their innovative and green inventions for a sustainable future as part of the Greentech Festival

The luxury company announces changes in its own supply chain and promotes future-oriented projects. Is the new goal realistic or too ambitious?

The dream of flying could find its way into our cities in the next few years and thereby significantly improve the inner-city traffic situation - the most exciting urban air mobility projects

 Collaboration instead of competition is the name of the game at Futurecraft.Footprint - the sneaker with the lowest CO2 footprint to date

Innovation launches for luxury synonym - In its latest collaboration with Google Cloud, LVHM shows how AI and cloud-based solutions promote new luxury

Less plastic, more design. Once again Evian and Virgil Abloh have redesigned the future of sustainable water consumption. Read everything about the Evian (re)new here

London architecture project: The 25-meter-long “Sky Pool” in the urban district of Embassy Gardens connects two ten-story buildings

A three-year cooperation between Chanel and CISL to promote sustainability and inclusion

The law passed in 2019 only contains inadequate requirements for reducing emissions after 2030

The hype about crypto art has triggered a climate controversy due to the supposedly high energy consumption - but there is hope for a green crypto development

The Swiss watch manufacturer joins brands like Hermès and Adidas and develops watch straps made from sustainable leather alternatives

The high-fashion house Hermès, known for its exclusive leather goods, is breaking with tradition and, in cooperation with MycoWorks, is launching a bag made from lab-grown mycelium

As part of a financing round, the French fashion group is entering the second-hand market

The luxury industry will undergo a drastic transformation by 2030 - luxury trends bring meaning and dynamism to the fore

Prada signs a million-euro loan to enforce sustainability as part of a company-wide sustainability strategy

Denmark is planning an artificial island to store wind energy in the North Sea. In this way, millions of European households may be supplied with electricity

All Aveda products are now 100% vegan - High-quality cosmetics that are good for the people, animals and environment

The iconic sneakers are coming back in a sustainable version: This year Adidas wants to bring vegan shoes made of mushroom leather to the market

Evian x Virgil Abloh stands for sustainable & innovative design as well as creative projects with a positive impact. In 2021, the duo will launch their first recycled plastic bottle

EU members have decided to reduce CO2030 emissions by 2% by 55 and thus have tightened the climate protection targets

Under the motto 100% sustainable, 100% stylish, the Armani fashion group is now also devoting itself to sustainability

With the Tom Ford Ocean Plastic Watch, the high-end designer launches the first 100% recyclable premium watch made from marine plastic

Fashion for the future. Moncler has expanded its mission in the name of sustainability and is launching a specific plan to protect the environment and people. Born to Protect represents a new era in the fashion industry

In cooperation with Eastpak, fashion icon and environmental activist Vivienne Westwood launched the “Save Our Oceans” collection to promote sustainability 

The champagne house Maison Ruinart is launching a sustainable “second skin” bottle protection as a symbol of the new, environmentally friendly understanding of luxury