The fashion industry needs to change. Why? A simple T-shirt needs 2000 litres of water 150 grams of pesticide to grow the cotton. And that's only the start!
6 cherry-picked myths, that are often led into the field of discussion against sustainable fashion, and will examine them close up and outside in.
First of an article series that analyses Uniqlo's CSR - specifically in Japan - track record, and why it joint forced with Bangladesh's Grameen Bank.
"A recent New York Times op-ed piece demonstrates ignorance of social enterprise. Should we be alarmed?"
Uniqlo's novel hiring system, and it's impact on Japan.
Second of an article series that analyses Uniqlo and why it joint forced with Bangladesh's Grameen Bank.
Fall 2010, Summary: London Fashion Week, the dream destination of fashionistas. Insights from LFW about sustainability and commitment of fashion brands.
Uniqlo's corporate Diversity and Inclusion policy in number.
2nd of an article series that analyses Uniqlo and why it joint forced with Bangladesh's Grameen Bank.
Uniqlo & UNHCR's Global Clothing Recycling Initiative.
3rd of an article series that analyses Uniqlo and why it joint forced with Bangladesh's Grameen Bank.
Uniqlo & its supply chain auditing efforts: Some insights.
5th of an article series that analyses Uniqlo and why it joint forced with Bangladesh's Grameen Bank.
In a recent trip to Italy, I encountered many a beautiful leather product.
Yet - all of them seemed to too cheap. Cheaper than sustainable - or not?
A phenomenon: National borders segregate markets. Ethical fashion brands don't know much about what is happening abroad.
1st of 2 part posts, incl. event listing.
Is Japan ready for ethical fashion?
We suffer from a strictly hierarchical fashion industry. Insights from a conversation with a top leaders for ethical lifestyle in Japan.
A phenomenon: National borders segregate markets. Ethical fashion brands don't know much about what is happening abroad.
2nd of 2 part posts, incl. event listing.
Strategical setting, structure and goals of the Uniqlo-Grameen joint venture.
6th of an article series that analyses Uniqlo and why it joint forced with Bangladesh's Grameen Bank.
When looking underneath the surface of the Japanese fashion industry, a fundamental shift is taking place: Production is shifted back to the Japanese home land.
Fairtrade certified or WFTO registered: What's the difference? And what is this now newly emerging Sustainable Fair Trade Management System (SFTMS) all about?
When looking underneath the surface of the Japanese fashion industry, a fundamental shift is taking place: Production is shifted back to the Japanese home land.
With Grameen, Uniqlo has found the perfect partner to do business with the BOP.
Last of an article series that analyses Uniqlo and why it joint forced with Bangladesh's Grameen Bank.
Part I of III. The jewelry industry is in many ways a messy one, marked by ecological degradation, disruption of social and economic order, child labour, even slavery and murder.
Part 2 of 3. The jewelry industry is in many ways a messy one. The Kimberley Process tries to install a way to preempt many of the abuses. But it is only partially successful.