Blueprint For Corporate Sustainability Leadership

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Article | Free | Dec 24, 2009

The Blueprint is a model for leadership within the Global Compact, designed to inspire advanced performers to reach the next level of sustainability performance. It... Read More

Circular Economy Business Toolkit

National Zero Waste Council

Other | Free

The guide draws on a wide range of existing resources and research to define key terms, outline how businesses can benefit, and present case studies from around the world.... Read More

Towards Sustainable Use of Chemicals in the Textile Industry: How life cycle assessment can contribute

Chalmers University of Technology (CUT)

Article | Free | Jan 01, 2015

The research presented in the thesis and the two papers intends to improve LCA methodology and practice so that use and emissions of textile chemicals can be included in... Read More

Review of methods addressing freshwater use in life cycle inventory and impact assessment

The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment

Article | Free | Oct 27, 2017

In recent years, several methods have been developed which propose different freshwater use inventory schemes and impact assessment characterization models considering... Read More

SDG Compass (2015) by UNGC, GRI, WBCSD

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) | Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) | World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

Article | Free | Dec 30, 2014

Primary Functions:Learn how you can align your strategies as well as measure and manage your contribution to the realization of the SDGs.The SDG Compass provides guidance... Read More

Design for Cyclability: Proactive Approaches for Maximising Material Recovery

Mistra Future Fashion

Article | Free | Jan 01, 2014

This paper will introduce lifecycle thinking as a visual framework for design ideation that allows for a deeper understanding of the key issues and barriers to closing the... Read More

ISO 26000 and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Other | Free

Learn how ISO 26000 contributes to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Fairtrade Textile Standard

Fairtrade

Other | Free

The Fairtrade Textile Standard is one component of the greater Fairtrade Textile Programme to facilitate change in textile supply chains and related business practices.... Read More

Environmental assessment of Swedish fashion consumption: Five garments – sustainable futures

Mistra Future Fashion

Article | Free | Jun 15, 2015

The Mistra Future Fashion research program was created to deliver knowledge and solutions that the Swedish fashion industry and its stakeholders can use to improve the... Read More

NATURLEDER IVN certified - Leather Standard

International Association of Natural Textile Industry (iVN)

Other | Paid | Mar 01, 2012

iVN has been involved in developing a standard for sustainable leather since 2001. The quality seal NATURLEDER IVN ZERTIFIZIERT certifies a high level of ecology and... Read More

Design Principles for Sustainable Green Chemistry & Engineering

The ACS Green Chemistry Institute

Article | Free

This new booklet describes the many design principles of green chemistry and engineering in a visually compelling format.

NRDC’s 10 Best Practices for Textile Mills to Save Money and Reduce Pollution Version 2.0

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

Article | Free | Jun 30, 2013

A practical guide for responsible sourcingIn homes spread the globe over hang curtains at windows and clothing in closets made in developing countries like China, India and... Read More