The new anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) explained
Hurray, the EUDR is here! Did you know that between 1990 and 2020, about 420 million hectares of forests were lost, which is roughly 100 times the size of the Netherlands? And that deforestation is responsible for 11% of greenhouse gas emissions? Time to do …
Get CO2 reduction done? Get started!
Don’t let perfection be the enemy of progress “This summer is what climate change looks like, scientists say”, this article on Politico headlines. Compared to 2019, more companies disclose their carbon emissions, but reduction targets – and impactful measures – are still missing. How can …
A truly Beautiful Story
A story about how Living Wage Plus can transform lives In 2005, founder of accessory brand A Beautiful Story, Cathelijne Lania, walked into a jewellery workshop in Nepal. Impressed by their work, she immediately saw opportunities to sell the beautiful accessories in The Netherlands. Because …
Milestones in fashion
Sustainability in fashion is on the rise, but it remains a challenging topic. The fashion industry is not very transparent and initiatives such as fair-trade and neutral footprints are still rare. At this moment, the fashion industry is the 2nd most polluting industry in the …