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Thursday, July 25, 2024
bluesign Standards: Reducing Bisphenol Risks in Sustainable Textile Production
bluesign Standards: Reducing Bisphenol Risks in Sustainable Textile Production Bisphenols are a group of chemicals mostly used in the industrial manufacturing of polymers such as polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. These materials are used across a range of consumer products, making them common in many everyday products. The most widely used and known is bisphenol…
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Friday, May 24, 2024
The bluesign® Difference
The bluesign® Difference ‘The bluesign® difference’ is the pathway, “to meet specific sustainability criteria, with four particular areas in mind; resource efficiency, environmental impact, health and safety at work, and consumer protection,” as said by Sugath Disanayake, Assistant Manager – Chemical Sustainability at MAS Capital in the latest blog update at MAS Holdings. At bluesign®,…
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Friday, February 16, 2024
bluesign CMR Solvent Phaseout Program
bluesign CMR Solvent Phaseout Program In a bid to enhance environmental performance and ensure consumer safety, we have launched a comprehensive phaseout program for critical solvents. Since its inception in September 2021, this initiative has gained traction among our system partner manufacturers, aiming to mitigate the adverse effects of hazardous substances. CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or…
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Friday, January 26, 2024
EU parliament adopts law on banning greenwashing
EU parliament adopts law on banning greenwashing bluesign® welcomed the news that the EU parliament has voted overwhelmingly for a new law banning greenwashing and misleading product information, putting a stop to generic and unsubstantiated environmental claims. In the future, all environmental claims will need to be backed by verified data supporting those statements. Generic…
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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Extended Producer Responsibility in France
Eco-modulation in France Get a bonus for your textile products certified as bluesign® PRODUCT Extended Producer Responsibility in France Governments are increasingly legislating to improve circularity of material use in textile supply chains. France’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program is one such example. Not only does it require producers[1] to pay for the recycling and…
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Friday, December 8, 2023
Toxic zinc pyrithione in textile products
Toxic zinc pyrithione in textile products Zinc Pyrithione is a biocide that is still widely used in the industry. Since March 2022 it is prohibited for the use in cosmetic articles in the EU market, where it was mainly used as an anti-dandruff agent and preservative. But this substance is still applied in textile industry…
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Friday, November 24, 2023
Transforming Waste into Fashion
Transforming Waste into Fashion with SYSTEM PARTNER ERCA Group We Celebrate ERCA’s Brand REVECOL®: Transforming Waste into Sustainable Fashion with the help of Patagonia and YKK Today, we proudly announce a groundbreaking development that is set to revolutionize the fashion-making process. ERCA, a key player in the sector and an Italian innovation-driven chemical group, has…
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
BLUESIGN® academy white paper: new york fashion act
BLUESIGN® academy white paper: new york fashion act The Fashion Act is intended to lead the way on sustainable apparel production, in much the same way that the State of California was in the vanguard of vehicle emissions legislation in the US some years the-new-york-fashion-actDownload Back Share on facebook Twitter
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The european commision green claims directive
The european commission green claims directive Among the many new initiatives being prepared by legislative bodies across the globe, the European Commission’s far-reaching Green Deal initiative has recently seen the tabling of their Green Claims Directive. It calls for greater regulation of all environmental claims, through certification by an accredited body. This represents a major…
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Friday, September 29, 2023
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Bisphenol restriction proposal withdrawn Friday, September 29, 2023 bluesign proactively monitors and restricts substances of concern to help its system partners to be prepared for upcoming regulations. The European Chemicals Agency ECHA informed on August 30th that: “The German authorities have withdrawn their proposal to restrict bisphenols that have endocrine disrupting properties to the environment from the opinion-making…
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Friday, July 28, 2023
Decarbonization Priorities for Brands
Decarbonization Priorities for Brands Background Under the 2015 Paris Agreement – the latest legally binding international treaty on climate change – 195 countries are committed to limit global temperature increase to well below 2.0 degrees Celsius (° C) and to strive for 1.5° C above pre-industrial levels. In 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change…
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Friday, March 31, 2023
bluesign CEO Joins Board
Our CEO Daniel Rüfenacht Joins the Founders Board at Transformer’s Foundation We are pleased to announce that our CEO, Daniel Rüfenacht, has joined the Founders Board at the Transformers Foundation, a non-profit organization representing a unified voice for the denim industry accelerating more sustainable practices. As a global leader in sustainable solutions with a focus…
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Saturday, March 25, 2023
EU Green Deal
EU Green DealThe EU Is Implementing Its Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Find Out How bluesign Can Help EU Green Deal and the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability The European Green Deal (EGD) is a set of initiatives all 27 EU Member States are committed to with the main goal to transform the EU into a modern,…FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM
What goes into a shoe doesn’t just disappear when you’re done with it. Many shoe soles are made using chemicals that don’t break down easily—like certain solvents and heavy metals. Brands like @vibram are addressing this by using bluesign® APPROVED materials, restricting these chemicals from getting into the shoe to begin with.
It’s worth knowing what goes into the things we rely on every day. #bettermaterials #vibram
Did you know? The bluesign® SHOP makes it easy to find products made with safe materials and responsible production practices—protecting you, the planet, and the people who made them ☑️
Go to our link in bio to see which of your favorite brands carry bluesign® PRODUCT!
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2025 ✨ to be fueled by adventures that inspire, gear that performs, and a planet that thrives. Thanks to our system partner @vaudesport, exploring responsibly has never been easier.
Their bluesign® Approved products are designed to take you wherever you want to go without harming the environment along the way 🌿💫
#SustainableAdventure #VAUDE #NewYearNewAdventures #LeaveNoTrace
December is upon us! ❄️ Gear up with Mammut gear—bluesign® PRODUCTs that keep you warm while protecting our planet. Let’s make this season unforgettable!
📸: @mammut
👉 Shop now via the link in our bio!
We’re excited to welcome @lim_group the first denim laundry in Italy to join bluesign! The more partners in our network, the closer we get to making clean, sustainable denim the industry standard 💙
#cleandenim #responsiblefashion #bluesigndeniminitiative #bluesignsystempartner
Elevate your adventures with Mammut gear! Not only is it built for ultimate performance, but by choosing a bluesign® Product, you’re also supporting sustainable, responsible practices that protect our planet. 🌍 Shop using our link in bio 💙
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Planning one last adventure before the season’s chill really sets in? ❄️ Don’t forget to pack smart with the Aircontact Ultra backpack from @deuter, also a bluesign® PRODUCT! 🏔️💙 Shop from the bluesign® SHOP using our link in bio!
#deuter #ecofriendlyadventure #lastrunessentials #hikingseason
Proud to share that our partner, @ide_houseofbrands, has become the first promotional products company globally to launch a bluesign® PRODUCT collection! Their iwear Autumn/Winter 2024 line showcases products made entirely from bluesign® APPROVED fabrics—reflecting IDÉ’s commitment to cleaner, safer, and more sustainable textile practices.
Take a look at the product line using our link in bio! 🏔️💙
SAITEX Mill has officially become a bluesign® System Partner! 👖🤝
This is a huge step for the bluesign® Denim Initiative because with both SAITEX Mill and Laundry now a part of the bluesign® System, brands can source bluesign® DENIM, certified from fabric to finished garment—all under one roof.
Let’s get to work 💙💙
Kingpins Amsterdam is back and celebrating 10 years 👑 Next week, October 23 & 24
We look forward to experiencing some of the latest & greatest in the world of denim in the ‘city of denim’💙 Register by visiting the @kingpins_show page and using the link in bio!
📸 @kingpins_show
Jumping into the weekend like a skiing pro ⛷️! Are you ready to hit the slopes? Remember, gear up with a bluesign product by @mammut – check out our shop page! #LinkInBio 📸 @mammut
#Skiing #WeekendVibes #Mammut #bluesign
🌍 We’re thrilled to announce that @sanmar_corp SanMar has officially joined l as a System Partner! 🎉 This partnership reinforces SanMar’s leadership in sustainable manufacturing and responsible chemical management, setting a new standard in the promotional products industry. By adopting bluesign® system, SanMar is taking bold steps to reduce environmental impact while ensuring their products are safe for both consumers and the planet. 🌱. 📸 @sanmar_corp
#Sustainability #SanMar #bluesign #EcoFriendly #ResponsibleManufacturing #PromotionalProducts
