http://www.ethicalfashsionsource.com The latest 10 articles posted to the EFF Source website http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-GB Thu, 9 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT At the beginning of 2013, SOURCE launched Founding Partnership, with the goal of putting the spotlight on some of the most exemplary brands, suppliers, and organisations in the sector, offering them dedicated promotion and brokering connections for them across our network. We present the first 12 of our official SOURCE Founding Partners. Image: Founding Partner Alas. http://source.ethicalfashionforum.com/digital/introducing-source-founding-partners Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The SOURCE Intelligence team carried out research into the market for ethical and sustainable fashion at the beginning of 2013, reviewing developments in the market over recent years. The main aim of this Market Report is to better understand how this market has changed and to forecast likely trends for its growth and development in the future. http://source.ethicalfashionforum.com/digital/market-sales-report-2012-executive-summary Mon, 29 April 2013 00:00:00 GMT We are liaising with partner organisations to draw up and issue a collaborative industry response to the Bangladesh factory collapse - a Value Chain Call to Action. To contribute your ideas on what to include, fill in the form below in less than 3 minutes. http://source.ethicalfashionforum.com/digital/bangladesh-240413-never-again-join-the-industry-in-a-constructive-response Mon, 29 April 2013 00:00:00 GMT SOURCE reviews all the press surrounding Wednesday's factory collapse disaster in Bangladesh. We take a look at the facts, trying to get to the bottom of how it happened, what's being done now and what organisations are demanding to be done going forward - including our own Value Chain Call to Action. Image credit: Associated Press http://source.ethicalfashionforum.com/digital/bangladesh-factory-collapse-the-facts-and-whats-being-done-so-far Sat, 27 April 2013 00:00:00 GMT In this first part of a series on sustainable sourcing in Italy, SOURCE speaks to 5 leading textiles experts who pick some of their favourite eco fabrics made in Italy. From silk to wool to jersey right through to innovative recycled fabrics, Italy offers beautiful and sustainable materials to take your collection to the next level. Image: Canepa textiles http://source.ethicalfashionforum.com/digital/5-textiles-experts-pick-their-favourite-eco-fabrics-from-italy Fri, 26 April 2013 00:00:00 GMT Our fifth installment of the Sustainable Fashion in Brazil series... SOURCE contributor Loula Mercedes speaks to Rafael Cervone, CEO of Texbrasil, part of the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association, about the development of the QUAL standard and steps being taken to reduce water, waste and energy consumption across the Brazilian fashion supply chain. http://source.ethicalfashionforum.com/digital/global-outlook-source-meets-rafael-cervone-ceo-of-texbrasil-abit Fri, 26 April 2013 00:00:00 GMT In this article, Charlotte Turner from The Sustainable Angle explores the fashion and textiles supply chain, assessing at which stages improvements regarding environmental and social impact can be made, and highlighting some of the latest eco-innovations which can be incorporated into both new and existing supply chains. http://source.ethicalfashionforum.com/digital/greening-your-fashion-supply-chain-latest-eco-innovations Thu, 25 April 2013 00:00:00 GMT Whether you are a fashion business or consumer, here are several ways you can take action now to support improved working conditions in garment factories in Bangladesh and beyond. Image: A.M. Ahad, AP http://source.ethicalfashionforum.com/digital/horrified-by-bangladesh-factory-collapse-want-to-know-what-you-can-do Wed, 24 April 2013 18:53:00 GMT Announcing the 2013 SOURCE Summit, 12th July 2013 at The Crystal, London. Uniting the industry's foremost leaders and pioneers, from every part of the supply chain and all over the world. http://source.ethicalfashionforum.com/digital/source-summit-2013-momentum Wed, 24 April 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Clean Clothes Campaign, along with trade unions and labour rights organisations in Bangladesh and around the world is calling for immediate action from international brands following yesterday's factory collapse by signing up to the Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Agreement. Image: A.M. Ahad, AP http://source.ethicalfashionforum.com/digital/clean-clothes-campaign-calls-for-action-on-factory-safety-in-bangladesh