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12 Things to Know in Sustainable Fashion in October

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03 Oct, 2023

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Every month, the Good On You team scours the internet, so you can have easy access to the ethical and sustainable fashion news that matters. Here’s everything you need to know this month.

In the know

Can Fashion Future-Proof Its Supply Chains?

Before London Fashion Week, sustainability experts gathered at the Regenerative Fashion Conference, hosted by Safia Minney, co-founder of Fair Trade brand People Tree and the force behind the Fashion Declares movement, to present their vision for change. “The biggest takeaway? Fashion needs a nuanced, multi-pronged approach to move from incremental to systems change,” reports Bella Webb for Vogue Business.

Eight Ways EU Greenwashing Crackdown Will Impact Fashion Sector

In a significant development reported by JustStyle, the European Parliament and Council have achieved a preliminary agreement on regulations to combat greenwashing and premature product obsolescence. These regulations can potentially influence the labelling and marketing practices within the textile and fashion sector, marking a critical step towards greater transparency and sustainability.

Accusations of Greenwashing On the Rise: How Can Fashion Brands Avoid Falling Foul?

A thought-provoking piece by Karine Basso for Earth.org in which the author emphasises the need for fashion brands to confront accusations of greenwashing head-on. In a time of increasing climate scrutiny, Basso stresses the importance of corporate leaders both demonstrating and communicating their genuine commitment to addressing climate change.

‘SHEIN Is Targeting Colleges’: The Student Battling Fast Fashion’s ‘Hypocritical’ Scholarships

In a story featured in The Guardian, Lexy Silverstein, a student at Los Angeles’s FIDM, voices her opposition to fast fashion brand “greenwashing” through a unique partnership. “A part of me didn’t want to believe it. How can a school that markets itself as one of the top 10 sustainable fashion schools partner with one of the biggest fast fashion companies in our industry? It was very hypocritical and shocking,” said Silverstein.

Fabricating Change: A Deep Dive into Material Solutions

Atmos dives into the opportunities and obstacles that the fashion industry must confront urgently to address its escalating textile waste problem.

Fossil Fuel Fashion Campaign Highlights Link Between Big Oil and Fashion Industry

Last month saw the launch of the Fossil Fuel Fashion Campaign, reports Fashion United. The campaign centres on panel discussions but calls for more concrete solutions. It draws attention to the close link between the fossil fuel industry and fashion, emphasising how fast fashion’s rapid growth relies heavily on synthetic fibres derived from fossil fuels.

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Behind the Scenes with ‘Good’ Brand NAGNATA

In an exclusive article for LVRSustainable by LuisaViaRoma, Laura May, the visionary behind “Good” rated brand Nagnata, delves into the inspiring journey of her brand’s growth. She highlights the essence of mindful design and conscious consumerism, illustrating how these principles are helping reshape the fashion industry from its core.

ISTO. Continues to Champion Transparency in Fashion with ‘Transparent Others’ Series

The second episode of “Good” rated brand ISTO.’s “Transparent Others” video series is here. In this episode, the brand features Duarte Caldas, founder of DC.AD, a studio based in Lisbon, focused on architecture, interiors, furniture, and light design.

The R Collective’s Latest Collection Transforms Garment Waste into Circular Masterpieces

“Great” rated brand, the R Collective, unveils its latest collection, featuring standout pieces like the Andes Shirt Dress, Aires Top, and Pampas Jacket. These garments are meticulously crafted from 100% cotton defect garment shirt waste, showcasing innovative design with layered panels, contrasting textures, and colour accents. The collection is a testament to the brand’s commitment to circular fashion and more sustainable craftsmanship.

Good’ Brand Good Guys Introduces Ultra-Comfy Running Sneakers

Good Guys presents the BABER-GV running sneakers, born out of a personal journey. After an injury, the brand’s founder and designer, Marion, sought the perfect blend of comfort and style. Months of meticulous research and design led to the creation of these sneakers, embodying the Good Guys spirit. These sneakers, designed to provide day-long comfort despite chronic conditions, feature a VIBRAM sole and a commitment to delivering both comfort and style to the wearer.

CARIUMA’s More Ethical Sneakers Blend Art and Sustainability with MFA Boston Collab

Check out “Good” brand CARIUMA’s latest release in collaboration with the MFA Boston. This addition to the brand’s artist collaboration series showcases designs featuring the iconic works of artist Katsushika Hokusai.

Socks that Support Wildlife and Conservation: ‘Great’ Brand Conscious Step Partners with National Parks Conservation

Conscious Step proudly introduces its latest collaboration with the National Parks Conservation Association, featuring a collection of six pairs of socks inspired by iconic animals like bears, owls, foxes, bison, moose, and wolves. These more sustainable socks are crafted from materials such as Fairtrade and GOTS organic certified cotton and recycled polyester. With every purchase, $1 is donated to the National Parks Conservation Association, contributing to their mission of safeguarding our parks and their incredible wildlife.

Neu Women Webseries Celebrates Female Entrepreneurs and Sustainability Champions

Launched in 2019, “Great” brand Neu Nomads’ Neu Women webseries showcases the remarkable stories of female entrepreneurs and influential creatives within the Neu Nomads community, who are dedicated to creating a healthier and more sustainable world. The series has featured notable figures like Madison Utendahl, Michelle Coreiro Grant, Olivia Landau, Danielle Duboise, Jasmine Gransworthy, Sophia Li, Corinna, Theresa Williams, and many others, each contributing to a more sustainable future.

‘Good’ Sans Beast Unveils Limited Edition Petite Cosmos Crossbody Bag

Sans Beast introduces the exquisite, limited edition Petite Cosmos crossbody bag, featuring a distinctive handle handcrafted from 100% recycled plastic bottle caps by Precious Plastic Melbourne. This petite handbag is crafted from certified recycled fabric and includes two straps, including a luxurious gold curb chain for added glamour. It’s a fusion of forward-thinking materials and distinctive design in a truly special piece. Only 55 of these pieces are available.

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ACCIONA creates surfboard from retired wind turbine blades

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ACCIONA has partnered with Australian professional surfer Josh Kerr and his brand Draft Surf, to create surfboards made from a retired wind turbine blade.

The initial range, crafted from a decommissioned blade from ACCIONA’s Waubra wind farm in Victoria, included 10 prototype surfboards as part of the company’s Turbine Made initiative.

The surfboards, hand-crafted on the Gold Coast, feature repurposed turbine blade strips built into the deck for strength and flex control. The fins of the board, made from recycled fibreglass, are said to provide stability, drive and speed, and the outer shell is further strengthened by incorporating recycled turbine blade particulate into the fibreglassing process.

Kerr said, “When ACCIONA approached us about being part of the solution and working together to create these surfboards, we jumped at the opportunity. At its core, our brand is about enabling the best surfing experience with quality products, in a sustainable way — which aligns with ACCIONA’s vision for Turbine Made.”

Draft Surf founder Josh Kerr with an ACCIONA Turbine Made surfboard prototype.

Launched in February 2025, Turbine Made is an initiative dedicated to exploring ways to transform decommissioned wind turbine blades into new materials and products. It represents the next step in ACCIONA’s efforts to advance circular economy in the renewable energy sector in Australia.

ACCIONA Energia’s global sustainability director Mariola Domenech said, “We know that in the next five to 10 years, countries like Australia will have a large volume of decommissioned wind turbine blades, so we’re acting now to explore new ways to recycle and reuse the material they are built from.

“The creation of a surfboard prototype, developed locally, is an example of how we’re reimagining the materials from decommissioned turbine blades and pushing the envelope of innovation when it comes to the circular economy.”

The Turbine Made initiative builds on ACCIONA’s previous work to repurpose decommissioned wind turbine blades. This includes a collaboration with European fashion brand El Ganso, to create sneakers featuring recycled blade material in their soles and integrating recycled blade materials into the torsion beams of solar trackers at a solar plant in Extremadura, Spain.

The company is also advancing in end-of-life turbine recycling through the development of a blade recycling plant in Navarra, Spain, which is set to become operational in 2026, creating 100 jobs and a processing capacity of 6000 tonnes of material per year.

“Sustainability isn’t just about reducing waste, it’s about product stewardship, ensuring that what we build today doesn’t become tomorrow’s environmental challenge,” Domenech said.

“By working with Australian manufacturers, designers and innovators, we can encourage the creation of practical, high-performance applications that benefit both industry and the environment.”

Top image caption: Professional surfer Josh Kerr holding an ACCIONA Turbine Made x Draft Surf surfboard prototype. Images: Supplied.

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