On the eve of the kick-off the Nanjing, China, Youth Olympic Games, running from August 16-28, 2014, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) made an event-altering announcement: Young athletes from Ebola regions of Western Africa will not be allowed to compete in combat events or pool events. In addition, those from the region will be subject […]
When the tragic event of Bangladesh’s Rana Plaza building collapsed in April 2013, resulting in the deaths of more than 1,100 garment workers, the veil masking fashion’s dirty secrets was stripped away. Suddenly, people demanded to know what was going on with the garment industry and workers’ safety, people questioned conditions, fair wages, building safety, […]
Skateboarding is getting more streamlined and moving closer to reality of an official Olympic sport (not just the Youth Games) after today’s announcement by Street League Skateboarding. On August 12, 2014, Street League Skateboarding (SLS) and the International Skateboarding Federation (ISF) announced a strategic partnership as the SLS endorses ISF recognition by the International Olympic […]
Patagonia continues to set the bar when it comes to sustainability and its stewardship to the planet. Last week, they released their “Environmental & Social Initiatives 2014” book that details the steps taken over the last year toward becoming more environmentally and socially responsible. The book is free and offered also in a e-book format. […]
According to Textile Exchange’s latest Organic Cotton Market Report 2013, H&M manifests its leading position as the number one user of certified organic cotton with its 29% increase in the last year. This is part of the company’s strategic target to use only more sustainable cotton by 2020. “We congratulate H&M on its continued impressive […]
When it comes to sustainability, it’s no longer about incorporating a strategy to get ahead of trends, but rather, a sustainability strategy is needed in order to not be left behind. With fast-fashion kingpins H&M and Uniqlo already far ahead of the status quo when it comes to strategies incorporating sustainability and fair trade, Macy’s, […]
The fifth annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards, presented by adidas Outdoor, will debut new categories and open the nomination process early at the 2014 Outsiders Ball, being held during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, Tuesday, August 5. The Outdoor Inspiration Awards recognize individuals, groups, and companies whose efforts go above and beyond in encouraging others to participate […]
A little yellow dress produced by two Swedish organizations, the Royal Institute of Technology and GreenHouse Labs, has made sustainability history. Unveiled at the prestigious Almedalen Week, a political event held on the Island of Gotland, Sweden, the dress is made completely of recycled cotton fibers. According to Sportswear International which also reviewed the dress, […]
SXSW Eco has announced their latest round of new speakers and panelists for the upcoming SXSW Eco conference October 6-8, 2014 in Austin, TX. Label Networks is among the invited presenters featuring our topic: #TheSustainables: Youth Culture’s DIY Future. In addition, we’re pleased to announce that Label Networks’ President, Tom Wallace, and Senior Vice President, […]
The World of X Games is a series that features a variety of action sports athletes, including those that have competed in previous X Games and others. This weekend, Saturday, July 26, 2014, at 3 p.m. EST on ABC, the World of X Games will feature top female athletes driving the progression of action sports. […]