As the climate crisis rages on and fast fashion brands are increasingly being attacked for their role in harming the planet, knitting is getting ever more popular - and some say it could contribute to slowing down global warming

Euronews

Sweater weather: Experts say knitting could help fashion be more sustainable

We read fashion magazines, follow fashion trends, try to look like fashion models, and buy the clothes and makeup the fashion industry promotes with their powerful storytelling. But “the equivalent of one garbage truck full of clothes is burned or dumped in a landfill every second,” according to the United Nations Environmental Programme

Forbes

How fashion’s powerful marketing machines can promote sustainability

A recent report finds that a business model based on mass customisation of clothes can help address the issue of overconsumption and reduce the fashion industry's environmental impact

Just Style

Can mass customisation stop fashion overconsumption?

A new campaign is urging fashion to reconsider its relationship with fossil fuels, but doing so would require a holistic shift for an industry accustomed to one-off solutions

Vogue Business

Can fashion ever quit fossil fuels?

Will the 2023 edition be the most sustainable yet?

Impakter

Paris fashion week: can glamour meet sustainability?

A crop of fashion accolades have been awarded to fashion brands, recognising progress in circularity and other sustainability goals. It’s a double-edged sword, experts say

The problem with fashion's sustainability awards

The amount of clothes on the planet can sustain six generations so we need a "sustainable fashion revolution", a stylist has said

Bristol stylists call for sustainable revolution through fashion show

Peru, Brazil, and Colombia were both driving market growth and preserving their cultural heritage through traditional textiles like needlework, mola, mantas, and Chancay open weave darning. These timeless crafts influence modern fashion and sustainability efforts

Fibre2Fashion

Revival of traditional textiles: bridging the gap between heritage and modern demand in Latin America

A third-party report commissioned by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition has concluded that its widely used material impact assessment should not be used on its own

Business of Fashion

What’s next for fashion’s most controversial sustainability tool?

Resale platforms at fast-fashion retailers like H&M, Shein and Zara are projected to have a minimal impact on reducing emissions, a new study has found

CNBC

Fast fashion is leaning into resale, but it may do little to reduce emissions, new study says

Researchers have discovered that consumers are willing to shell out more for customisable clothing and are likely to keep these items for longer, thereby curbing the fashion industry’s environmental impact

Apparel Resources

Customisable clothing could be the key to sustainable fashion, says study

Researchers from US’ Penn State Smeal College of Business have discovered that consumers are willing to pay more for customisable clothing and are likely to keep these items for a longer duration, potentially reducing the fashion industry's environmental impact

US study finds customisable cloths could be key to sustainable fashion

CNN's Zain Asher speaks with a Goodwill ambassador about fast fashion's detrimental impact on the environment

Fast fashion's dangerous impact on climate

Earlier this year, fast fashion retailer Zara released its first womenswear collection made of recycled poly-cotton textile waste. The collection is available for sale in 11 countries, helping clothing made of blended textile waste reach the mass market

The Conversation

Fast fashion’s waste problem could be solved by recycled textiles but brands need to help boost production

Fast fashion has shaped our world. But the quick consumption of clothing comes with a price. The EU is seeking to turn this linear industry into a circular one. Recycling is one crucial element

Waste Management World

The EU wants to fight the deluge of textile waste

The company used ‘i-Mesh’ fabric as the store’s facade, marking a first in Southeast Asia

H&M makes fashion statement with sustainable facade at revamped Orchard store

Halfway to 2030, progress is lagging on the United Nations’s Sustainable Development Goals. With plenty of potential for change, could the fashion industry model a better future for people and the planet?

It’s time for fashion to step up on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

Using the human body as a canvas for artistic expression is far from a modern concept. Judging from the discovery of a skeleton exceeding 30,000 years in age and stained with red ochre, body painting might be among the earliest art forms practised by humanity

The Upcoming

Tattoo clothing redefined: The art and ethics of sustainable fashion

International Apparel Federation (IAF) has recently launched the 'Gateway to Europe' platform to provide what it calls a comprehensive export support solution for fashion companies to navigate the European market successfully

IAF launches export support tool for fashion companies

Shein is squarely in the sites of environmental campaigners, who see it as a prime contributor to the mountains of discarded waste textiles exported to countries in the Global South

Reuters

Shein vows to cut clothing waste, but can the ultra-fast fashion brand really change its spots?

Sustainable Lifestyle | Fashion

Last year, consultants at Capgemini surveyed 10,000 people in Europe, the US and Asia Pacific and 60% were feeling guilty about wasting food. However, 57% were also “disappointed” in food companies for not tackling the issue

Just Food

Optimism emerges in grim fight against food waste

A shift in diets is central to tackling obesity and climate change, according to Eric Lambin, a member of the European Commission's Group of Chief Scientific Advisors

Science X

Plant-based foods improve health and environment, says top EU scientific advisor

They are sustainable and healthy—filamentous edible fungi that are fed with, for example, oats. The latest addition to the world-leading research at the Swedish Center for Resource Recovery is Neda Rousta's doctoral thesis on filamentous fungi with the potential to transform our food systems

Phys.org

Fungi as a sustainable and tasty alternative with potential to transform our food systems

Rather than serving as a tool for better consumer purchases, such claims are an excuse for inaction

GreenBiz

Why your company should retire its 'carbon neutral' food claims

According to Rethink Food, an outreach program that aims to solve food insecurity by creating sustainable community-based solutions, Americans don’t need to imagine it; they’re living it

The Boss Magazine 

Rethink food outreach programs aims to redefine the sustainable food model

Plant breeders, by nature, are patient people. It can take them years or even decades to perfect a new variety of fruit or vegetable that tastes better, grows faster or stays fresh longer

The New York Times

Meet the climate-defying fruits and vegetables in your future

Producers of plant-based burgers claim they taste like the real thing and have far lighter environmental footprints. Here’s what the numbers have to say

El Pais

How sustainable are fake meats?

Rising commodity prices, risk of food shortages, as well as the lingering impact of the pandemic, have triggered a concern for the availability and accessibility of food around the world

Why investing in food security is investing in the future

A new WWF report looking into the impact of government policies on the cost of food shows that EU policies are driving meat overconsumption and neglecting sustainable and healthy food production

EU policies do not favour sustainable production or consumption

“Exotic” cultivated meats claim to be harmless, but they could threaten actual endangered animals

The bizarre new frontier for cell-cultivated meat: lion burgers, tiger steaks, and mammoth meatballs

Accurate estimates and forecasts of crop area and yield play an important role in guiding policy decisions related to food security, especially in light of the growing impacts of climate change, according to a new research paper

AgriLand

Using satellite data to enhance global food security

Although much is discussed about the direct negative impact of these products on our health, including obesity, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, little has been said about the impacts of UPF on the environment

Ultra-processed foods are not only bad for our bodies, their production damages our environments

Coffee consistently ranks among the world’s most traded commodities and is the sole source of income for more than 25 million farmers in Central and South America, Africa, Asia and Oceania

Slow Food

How coffee can be better

The international community has historically treated human health challenges and sustainability as entirely separate issues. Some initiatives address climate change and biodiversity loss, while others tackle diet-related disease and obesity

European Sting

The pathway to a sustainable food system is through human health

Discover how farmers and cooperatives are facing issues like generational renewal and administrative burdens while advocating for coordinated policies and funds to support sustainable farming

Euractiv

EU farmers seek dialogue for sustainable food production amid challenges

Scottish researchers developed a sustainable palm oil substitute, PALM-ALT, which can be produced from of UK and EU-sourced feedstocks

Innovation Origins

The sustainable palm oil alternative set to revolutionize the bakery industry

With the release of the world's first 3D-printed salmon, a new era in sustainable food production has dawned

First-ever 3D-printed salmon: a taste of the future!

Fair and ethical business practices are a rising concern among consumers; yet many agri-food companies struggle to build brand trust and prove that they are operating sustainably

Yahoo Finance

Cisco: transforming sustainable food systems through transparency and digital inclusion

At the SDG Summit held on 18-19 September in New York, countries across the world came together to carry out a review of the progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and discussed potential pathways to achieve change. The 2023 Summit also marks the halfway point to the deadline set for achieving the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs

Observer Research Foundation

OECD countries need to adopt Sustainable Consumption Goals (SCGs)

As they address health consequences and environmental issues, winning companies will find opportunities

Bain & Company

Can food and agriculture companies raise their game?

Sustainable Lifestyle | Food

The Middle East’s tourism sector accounts for around 9% of the region’s GDP and initiatives across the Middle East to promote more sustainable tourism practices are critical

How the Middle East is striving to lead the way in sustainable tourism

Climate change upheavals brought on a season of extremes for travelers in the U.S., Europe and beyond. One thing is clear: Travel is changing

‘Unpredictability in the system,’ and other travel lessons from the summer of ’23

Changing weather patterns have the potential to radically affect the travel industry in the U.S. and abroad

How climate change could affect where and when people travel

Culture and sustainable development have already informed international and European-level policies and commitments to sustainable development. For starters, Agenda 2030 explicitly highlights culture and heritage in Target 11.4 of the Sustainable Development Goals, and the European Commission has touted culture as a way to move toward social cohesion

Sustain Europe

How culture and heritage can advance sustainable, circular development

The Nordic country wants to protect its 'unspoilt nature' from overtourism with a new nightly fee. Iceland plans to introduce a tourist tax to help protect its unspoilt nature

Sustainable tourism: This Nordic nation is introducing tourist tax to protect its ‘unspoilt nature’

In what is set to be the biggest celebration to date, the official celebrations will be held of 27 September in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At UNWTO's Member States will mark the occasion in every region through a range of special events and programmes.



UNWTO

World tourism day 2023 to emphasize investments for a sustainable future

Eco-Friendly travel demand surges: tech solutions take the lead

Can Artificial Intelligence make the travel industry sustainable?

Iceland is turning to taxes to reduce the impact exponential growth in tourism has on its pristine wilderness, Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir said

Bloomberg

It’s going to be more expensive to visit Iceland

In line with its commitment to promoting tourism as a catalyst for economic growth, inclusive development, and environmental sustainability, UNWTO is garnering consensus around the Statistical Framework for Measuring Sustainability of Tourism (MST)

Mirage

UNWTO close to establishing global tourism sustainability standard

The travel operator Tui has extended the season for Greece and Turkey to November in response to increased demand, after extreme temperatures over the summer disrupted some holidaymakers’ plans

The Guardian

Tui extends Greece and Turkey season to November after extreme summer heat

"We believe it is essential to confront the crisis facing Mount Fuji jointly with everyone and work together to preserve the value of Mount Fuji for future generations” Nagasaki said during a news conference on Aug. 29

Japan Times

Tourists have returned to Mount Fuji. Is that sustainable?

Venice has approved a €5 ($5.4) daily entrance fee in a bid to regulate the hoards of tourists that visit the historic lagoon city and try to protect its delicate ecosystem and cultural heritage

Venice wants to combat ‘overtourism’ with new €5 entrance fee

The fragile Italian city has taken steps to reduce the impacts of climate change and excessive tourism, but some experts said the moves were not enough

Venice keeps off list of endangered world sites

Holidays are making a comeback after several years of disruption caused by the COVID pandemic. Nearly 4 billion passengers boarded international flights in 2022, up from fewer than 2 billion in 2020. Recent research suggests that people are likely to continue travelling more in 2023 and beyond

Climate change is set to make our holidays look very different – here’s how

Creating sustainable tourism through collaborations and partnerships with the tourism private sector, communities and government will secure the future of tourism

News24

Collaborations to build sustainable tourism

Japan’s flag carrier has started a year-long trial of a service that allows travelers to book a set of clothes — covering different sartorial styles and seasons — and receive it at their hotel upon arrival

Japan Airlines wants to help you leave your suitcase at home

In a unanimous decision, G20 leaders endorsed the significance of the ‘Goa Roadmap’ for tourism as a path towards achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs)

The Times of India

G20 leaders endorse Goa Roadmap for sustainable growth of tourism

Extreme weather is affecting the whole world - and climate change certainly doesn’t stop at popular vacation destinations

DW News

Eco-tourism or Eco-guilt? Tourism in times of climate change

Countries like Thailand and South Africa are slowly opening up to marijuana tourism, a multibillion-dollar industry. But others want to avoid Amsterdam’s problems.

National Geographic

As Amsterdam bows out, what will be the new capital of cannabis tourism?

Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), unveiled the G20 Tourism and SDG Dashboard on 5th September. Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy launched the dashboard in a virtual ceremony.

NewsOnAIR

G20 Tourism and SDG Dashboard unveiled to showcase India’s commitment to sustainable tourism

Sustainable Lifestyle | Tourism

Nearly a dozen US football players have died of heat in recent years as teams reckon with training in a changing climate

 American football season is getting hotter. Young players are dying

On the sidelines of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit, Sports for Nature partners called on sports organisations to champion nature and contribute to the global goals for biodiversity and sustainable development

IUCN

Sports set to contribute to global goals for nature

An independent outdoor lifestyle shop has opened in Abergavenny following funding from the British Business Bank's Start Up Loans programme

Insider Media

Outdoor lifestyle shop opens following funding

Former England striker Gary Lineker says he would like to see football's world governing body Fifa worry more about climate change

BBC News

Fifa World Cup 2026: Gary Lineker would 'like to see Fifa worry more about climate change'

That was the stark warning from Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev as he battled the heat, humidity and Andrey Rublev at the US Open in New York last week. It came just a week after some races at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest were moved because of fears over the safety of competitors

World Cup 2026: Could climate crisis impact the men's tournament?

The assessment - which was based on 28 environmental, social and governance (ESG) indicators - led to the production of the 2022-23 Serie A Sustainability Index which grouped clubs into three different clusters: “Pioneers,” “Active,” and “First Steps."

Moving toward a sustainable future: the first Serie A sustainability index

The vast majority of wetsuits are made from neoprene, a synthetic rubber created from petroleum

The Irish Times

A sustainable new Irish wetsuit made from oyster shells and sugar cane

 At The Ranch at Laguna Beach, golfers tee off under the dramatic shadow of a vast canyon, zipping around in electric carts and strolling along gleaming grassy fairways

The Washington Post

Can golf cure its water addiction?

Once a week for much of the past year, two dozen young fans of Olympique de Marseille have gathered in their supporters’ clubhouse with a focus far removed from footballing success

Financial Times

Elite French business school uses football to break down barriers

A protest led by a group of environmental activists halted the U.S. Open semifinal between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova on Thursday night for nearly an hour

U.S. Open women’s semifinal disrupted by climate activists

Protesters have thrown mashed potatoes at a Monet, interrupted fancy galas and blocked commuter routes in efforts to prompt action on global warming.

Stopping tennis to call attention to climate change

An unseasonal stretch of extreme heat and humidity has left the stadiums at the Open sweltering. But a few players, Coco Gauff among them, say the hotter, the better.

At the U.S. Open, stifling heat causes some players to lose their cool

The London Marathon has achieved gold standard for its success in becoming more environmentally friendly and sustainable. The 2023 race was awarded Gold certification status by the Council for Responsible Sport (CRS) after it was assessed on different measures including planning, communications and community access.

Evening Standard

London Marathon gets gold for sustainability and environmental projects

Perisher ski resort will stop operating lifts at two of its four areas on Sunday afternoon due to a lack of snow, signalling an early end to the season.

Major Australian ski resort Perisher closes some lifts for season ‘ahead of schedule’ due to lack of snow

England hope that Sunday's T20 international against New Zealand can become the blueprint for a greener future for a sport threatened by the impact of climate change. The third match in the series at Edgbaston was trumpeted as a Go Green game with a range of measures designed to reduce its carbon footprint and encourage biodiversity.

Edgbaston's Go Green game points way to sustainable future

Avalanches in the Himalayas are causing an increasing number of deaths and threatening the safety of climbers, research suggests. While high-altitude mountaineering comes with an inherent avalanche risk, global heating is exacerbating the danger during the climbing season in the Himalayan mountain range, experts warn.

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