The New York Times: Waste Not, if You Want to Help Secure the Future of the Planet
“The second and third most common textile fibers are already made from plants — cotton and viscose rayon. Most viscose rayon is made from wood pulp, but the process of…
Bloomberg: To Keep Old Growth out of New Shirts, Fashion Turns to Technology
“No one dies for fashion in greater numbers than, it turns out, the trees. More than 150 million are cleared every year, shipped around the world, then pulped and processed into…
Companies Breaking Promises Over Pulp and Paper Use; Deforestation, Climate Emissions and Human Rights Abuses Still Problematic
New report finds some –– like Scholastic –– are leading the pack, while others fall behind, despite commitments to clean up corporate supply chains CONTACT: Emma Rae Lierley, Emma@ran.org, +1…
Beyond Paper Promises
Assessing the Impacts of Corporate Pulp and Paper Commitments on Forests and Frontline Communities
Reuters: Guess joins retailers committing to fabrics that protect forests, locals
“U.S.-based Guess, the maker of designer jeans, accessories and other apparel, is the latest fashion company to adopt policies to keep its supply chain clean of products that endanger forests…
GUESS?, Inc. commits to rainforest-free fabrics
Big news! GUESS?, Inc. recently announced it will take action to end the risk of forest destruction and human rights abuses in its clothing. GUESS?, Inc. is the latest brand…
GUESS?, Inc. acknowledges supply chain risks of deforestation; Releases new sourcing policy on wood-based fabrics
Rainforest Action Network commends the global apparel brand for joining leading companies in addressing important issue CONTACT: Emma Rae Lierley, Emma@ran.org, +1 425.281.1989 Kaitlyn Quail, EMAILkquail@guess.com, 212-852-0568 SAN FRANCISCO –…
Abercrombie & Fitch Campaign Success. A Retrospective.
After years of campaigning, the $3.3 billion global fashion brand Abercrombie & Fitch just announced that it is taking action to end the risk of forest destruction in its clothing….
Women’s Wear Daily: Abercrombie & Fitch Adopts New Policy for Sourcing Wood-Based Fabrics to Fight Deforestation
“In collaboration with the Rainforest Action Network, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has unveiled a new policy for the sourcing and use of wood-based fabrics, including rayon, viscose and Modal in its clothes.”…
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. adopts new sourcing policy on wood-based fabrics
Rainforest Action Network commends the global apparel retailer for joining leading companies in addressing deforestation CONTACT: Emma Rae Lierley, Emma@ran.org, +1 425.281.1989 public_relations@anfcorp.com, + 1 614.283.6192 SAN FRANCISCO — Abercrombie…