Resource Library - Resource Management

• ASTM International Subcommittee D13.40 on Sustainability of Textiles
  June 30, 2011
  Information about ASTM International Committee D13 on Textiles
• Cradle 2 Cradle
  June 30, 2011
  Overview of Cradle 2 Cradle, a biomimetic approach to the design of systems that aims to cut inefficiency and waste.
• EPA Toxicity and Exposure Databases
  June 30, 2011
  Information about EPA's two databases that are aimed to help improve decisions about chemical safety.
• ISO 50001
  June 30, 2011
  Information on ISO 50001, an international standard for energy management systems.
• Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)
  June 30, 2011
  Explanation of lifecycle assessment (LCA), according to the EPA.
• Timberland's Green Index
  June 30, 2011
  Information about Timberland's green rating system.
• Climate Change and Water
  May 31, 2011
  Information about the effect of climate change on water resources.
• Carbon Trust
  April 30, 2011
  Information about the carbon reduction programs of Carbon Trust, a UK-based NGO.
• EPA Design for Environment
  April 30, 2011
  
• Eco-Metrics
  April 30, 2011
  Information about Eco-Metrics, a tool to calculate the environmental impact on different textile types and production methods.
• General Information on Corporate Sustainability Programs
  April 30, 2011
  Information, reports, and studies on corporate sustainability efforts.
• Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
  April 30, 2011
  Overview of the voluntary organic standards for fiber processing developed by the Organic Trade Association.
• International Organizations: Product Policy Institute
  April 30, 2011
  Overview of the Product Policy Institute, a North American organization promoting policies that advance sustainable production and consumption and good governance.
• NRDC Clean By Design
  April 30, 2011
  Information about the Clean By Design initiative
• Patagonia: The Footprint Chronicles
  April 30, 2011
  Information about Patagonia's online sustainability program
• CSA Standards Program: "Carbon Performance Made Simple"
  March 31, 2011
  Background information on the North American CSA Standards program.
• Countering Rising Sourcing Costs
  March 31, 2011
  A white paper addressing ways to counter the rising cost of raw materials and production
• Energy Management Software by Hara and Hewlett-Packard
  March 31, 2011
  Information about the development of the Energy Management Software
• International Organizations: Sustainable Apparel Coalition
  March 31, 2011
  Overview of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition
• International Organizations: The Sustainability Consortium
  March 31, 2011
  Overview of the Working Group of The Sustainability Consortium, including information on the Food, Beverage, & Agriculture Working Group.
• Rainforest Alliance's SmartSource Program
  March 31, 2011
  Overview of the SmartSource Program.
• Sustainable Apparel Coalition: Apparel Index
  March 31, 2011
  Describes the Sustainable Apparel Coalition's effort to develop an index to give every garment a sustainability score via the Apparel Index.
• Tox21: Robot Screening System
  March 31, 2011
  Information on Tox21, an U.S. interagency effort to screen chemicals in industrial and consumer products.
• EU Regulations: REACH
  February 28, 2011
  Information on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation in the EU.
• Green Chemistry Status in California and All U.S. States
  February 28, 2011
  Information on states with Green Chemistry laws.
• New Developments in REACH regulation
  February 28, 2011
  News and new information on the European Union's REACH regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals).
• Eco-friendly Developments in Processing Coated Fabrics
  January 31, 2011
  Describes technologies to reduce the environmental impact of coated fabric processing.
• Green Chemistry
  January 31, 2011
  Information about the term green chemistry.
• Restricted Substances List (RSL)
  January 31, 2011
  RSL - chemicals not to use or use below a certain level
• Garments Without Guilt
  October 1, 2010
  Information about Garments Without Guilt, a marketing initiative in Sri Lanka
• International Organizations: Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers (ETAD)
  October 1, 2010
  Background information on ETAD.
• International Organizations: RITE Group
  October 1, 2010
  Background information on the RITE Group.
• Prime Source ThinkTank
  October 1, 2010
  Overview of Prime Source ThinkTank, a social media platform that allows communication among senior executives in the apparel industry.
• Textile Processing
  October 1, 2010
  Information about processing of cotton (preparation/pretreatment, coloration, and finishing).
• Walmart Sustainable Product Index
  October 1, 2010
  
• Yarn and Fabric Manufacture
  October 1, 2010
  Information about post-harvest handling of cotton.
• Biotech Finishing & "I do 30" Campaign
  August 11, 2010
  

  Finishing technology and consumer campaign focused on reducing carbon emissions.

• Eco Working Group & Eco-Index
  August 2, 2010
  Developed by the Outdoor Industry Association, the Eco-Index provides a means to measure environmental footprint and identify areas for improvement.
• Eco-friendly Developments in Textile Processing and Finishing
  July 21, 2010
  Describes processing and finishing techniques with reduced environmental impact.
• New Developments in Environmentally-friendly Coloration
  July 14, 2010
  Describes technologies developed by various companies to reduce the environmental impact of coloration.
• Pretreatment/Preparation Processes to Reduce Use of Water, Energy and Harsh Chemicals
  July 14, 2010
  Outlines textile processing techniques developed by Huntsman and Genencor that reduce the use of water, energy and harsh chemicals.
• International Organizations: International Institute for Sustainable Development
  July 12, 2010
  Canada-based non-profit focused on sustainable development.
• International Organizations: Carbon Disclosure Project
  July 6, 2010
  Not-for-profit organization that allows members to measure and disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate change strategies.
• International Organizations: Forest Footprint Disclosure Project
  July 6, 2010
  Organization that assists businesses in recognizing, managing, and quantifying their forest footprint through a disclosure process.
• Bioenergy
  July 2, 2010
  Information about new sources of alternative energy.
• International Organizations: Cotton Connect
  July 2, 2010
  Standard-neutral organization that assists companies with integrating sustainability into the supply chain.
• U.S. National Organic Program
  July 2, 2010
  Link for additional information on accreditation, certification, compliance and enforcement for the U.S. National Organic Program.
• U.S. Regulations on Agriculture and Air Quality
  June 23, 2010
  Links to additional information about regulations governing air quality in the U.S.
• Definitions of Sustainability
  May 6, 2010
  Generally accepted definitions of sustainability from a variety of sources.