SUPPORTING THE CIRCULAR TRANSITION
The EIB Circular Economy Guide.
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The process of change of the fashion system and products to that of a new ecosystem with ecological principles and production practices, social responsibility and ethical manufacturing
The EIB Circular Economy Guide.
The purpose of this Guidance is to support a common understanding of due diligence in the garment and footwear sector aligned with the OECD Guidelines.
A SciLed survey involving more than 100 companies shows that comfort and sustainable production are still regarded as second-tier priorities by footwear makers. In addition, focus groups conducted by project partners in five countries show that companies are not always able to translate these needs into new product design specifications.
Rothy’s leads the pack in sustainable shoes as many fashion and clothing brands start to pay attention to their impact on the environment. From 3D knitting with recycled plastics to in-house sole manufacturing, Director of Production Lauren Taflinger walks through each step in their shoe production process that set Rothy’s apart.
We take a look at the shoe company called Rothy’s, that can make the claim green is really now the new black.
