H&M opens sustainable supply chain up to third parties – Sustainability

Animal testing to meet the requirements of European cosmetics legislation has been long consigned to history. However, in rare but significant cases, ECHA has insisted that cosmetic ingredients be tested on vertebrate animals to meet workplace safety standards required under EU chemicals…

According to Adobe Analytics data, last year the event was so popular that US shoppers spent a record $28.49 billion online, an increase of 17.7% compared to 2018’s takings.

And what’s perhaps even more encouraging for online retailers in 2020 is the estimated $75bn in total sales for Alibaba from this year’s Singles Day (the huge shopping holiday in China that takes place on November 11). That figure is double that of last year, providing hope that this Black Friday could be the best ever.

Pouring solvents down the drain may be an easy way to dispose of them, but this act can be a costly mistake for your business.  Many solvents are considered hazardous waste, and with that designation comes a host of regulations you must follow for proper disposal.  What many companies may not realize, however, is that solvent waste still plays a valuable role in industry even when they are spent or no longer can be used. In fact, solvent waste plays a critical role in the circular economy, a viable alternative that manufacturers are exploring as they look for ways to save costs and improve their sustainability. 

Despite companies face several challenges when redesigning their supply chain for the Circular Economy, the literature lacks a systematisation of such challenges and of the ways to overcome them. T…