EARTH DAY news and archive

Why Earth Day has become largely a marketing gimmick

What do Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and Earth Day have in common? They are all days that highlight something/someone that should go without saying and be celebrated every day of the year - mothers (parents in general), love and our earth. The very existence of such days of remembrance shows that something is amiss - why do mothers need to be...

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Anthropologie establishes partnership with The Nature Conservancy

In line with Earth Month, high street brand Anthropologie has announced it has established a partnership with the environmental nonprofit, The Nature Conservancy, which is dedicated to conserving land and water in 76 countries. The partnership will see Anthropologie carry out window displays, financial donations, social media activations,...

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Golden Goose partners with Coronet to invest in sustainability

Luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose is pushing ahead with its sustainability plan with a partnership with Coronet, a Milan-based producer of synthetic and plant-based leather alternatives, to launch Yatay, the first Made in Italy co-action platform for sustainable innovation. Golden Goose announced in March that it would be merging with a renowned...

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Timberland unveils first full circular shoe and expands take-back programme

Timberland has unveiled the Timberloop Trekker City Hiker, the brand's first footwear designed for full circularity, alongside the news that it is expanding its product take-back programme, which launched in the US earlier this year to include markets in Europe. New for spring/summer 2022, the Timberloop Trekker City Hiker has been designed with...

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The North Face celebrates Earth Day with streetwear collaboration

The North Face have teamed up with Los Angeles-based streetwear brand Online Ceramics for an Earth Day inspired collaboration. Inspired by the ‘70s California climb culture and the planet, The North Face x Online Ceramics collection includes jackets, T-shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, hoodies, joggers, gilets, fleeces, hats, backpacks,...

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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...