Joaquim Goes did not set out to be an expert on microplastics: those minuscule fragments of plastic, smaller than one-fifth of an inch, that have emerged as the oceans’ biggest invisible scourge. As a ...

“The planet cannot afford an industry that’s not making progress,” said McKinsey’s Achim Berg, senior partner, in an episode of The McKinsey Podcast. “Consumers have become more demanding in that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In Beyond the Price Tag: The Dark Side of Luxury and Circular ...

The fashion industry is at a pivotal moment, facing mounting environmental and social challenges that demand urgent and innovative solutions. Across the sector, numerous reports and studies have shed ...

Some of the world’s biggest fashion giants have been called out for “green-washing” following an investigation into microplastic pollution. In recent years, recycled polyester has radically changed ...

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s latest deregulatory moves could have far-reaching consequences for the fashion industry, particularly for companies committed to ambitious sustainability ...

On any street in Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt, you’ll find abandoned plastic bottles lying around. Each year, about 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste are produced in Nigeria and much of it winds up ...

A new report from environmental nonprofit Canopy shows that wheat straw has the potential to create high-quality, sustainable ...

‘Sustainable fashion’ often gets an eye-roll. It’s overused, hard to define, and often leaves us with more questions than answers. While there are a number of sustainable brands genuinely paving the ...