A life cycle assessment (LCA)-based approach to guiding an industry sector towards sustainability: the case of the Swedish apparel sector

Chalmers University of Technology (CUT)

Article | Paid

The environmental challenges associated with consumption of textiles have generally been investigated on product level in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies. For social... Read More

Circular Economy Toolbox

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center (CCC) Sustainability Consortium (TSC) Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)

Other | Free

This web-based toolbox to help the private sector incorporate circularity into their core principles and business practices. The toolbox assists companies at any stage of... Read More

Climate Smart Agriculture Sourcebook

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Suite of Tools | Free

The Climate-Smart Agriculture Sourcebook draws together a wide range of knowledge and expertise on the concept of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) to better guide policy... Read More

Land Use Change Improved (LUCI) - LCA Method - DIRECT DOWNLOAD

Natural Capital Project

Calculator / Equations / Formula | Free

The Land Use Change Improved (LUCI)-LCA method presents advances for Life Cycle Assessment that integrate spatially explicit modelling of land change and ecosystem... Read More

Flo-Cert

Flocert

Other | Paid

Flocert independently certifies Fair trade products worldwide.Our mission is about one thing: assuring fairness. We help producers, traders and brands spread fair practices... Read More

Carbon Footprint of Natural Gas Transport

thinkstep

Book / Report | Free | Apr 06, 2017

In 2016/2017, thinkstep compared the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of natural gas imports to Europe provided by Nord Stream 2 pipeline and LNG import alternatives.Due to... Read More

Sustainable cotton pilot project

Jim Steadman

Article | Free | May 24, 2017

Wrangler is partnering with a family of Alabama cotton growers on a pilot program to help U.S. cotton farmers achieve greater sustainable growing practices. The pilot... Read More

GreenScreen® for Safer Chemicals Hazard Assessment Guidance

Clean Production Action

Book / Report | Free | Jan 15, 2018

GreenScreen® for Safer Chemicals is a method for comparative chemical hazard assessment that builds on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Design for Environment... Read More

Material Health Certificate Standard

Cradle to Cradle Certified

Other | Free

The official scope of the Material Health Certificate standard, as it relates to the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard.

Textiles, Apparel, Footwear and Luxury Goods Table

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Framework / Guidelines | Free | Apr 30, 2013

This table shows a list of topics identified as relevant by different stakeholder groups. They can be considered as stakeholders’ suggestions or requests for topics to be... Read More

Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Product Standard

Cradle to Cradle Certified

Other | Free

This version of the Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM Product Standard (Version 3.1) represents a minor revision of Version 3.0.In December 2014 the Cradle to Cradle Products... Read More

Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Product Standard Guidance Document

Cradle to Cradle Certified

Other | Free

This guidance document is a supplement to the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Product Standard, containing important interpretations and clarifications.

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)

Website | Paid

The Better Cotton initiative aims to improve the livelihood and economic development in cotton producing areas, reduce the environmental impact of cotton production and... Read More

BizNGOs Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol

BizNGO

Book / Report | Free | Apr 10, 2012

The BizNGO Chemical Alternatives Assessment Protocol is a decision framework for substituting chemicals of concern to human health or the environment with safer... Read More

WeAre SpinDye: new dyeing technology

SpinDye®

Other | Paid

SpinDye® is an ingredient brand that offers a technically innovative color system. We deliver a clean, traceable coloring method of textiles with an unparalleled... Read More