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27/10/2026
Friend of the Earth invites you to an upcoming free webinar on “Fashion, Women’s Work and Artisan Communities: Social Responsibility and Certifications.” 29th of October 2026 at 4 PM (Central European Time). This webinar can be of interest to: -Companies’ sustainability and environmental managers -Media professionals, journalists. -Environmental conservation groups, foundations, and NGOs. -Bloggers, […]
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26/10/2026
Certified by Friend of the Earth, the Brazilian fashion brand champions women artisans and local traditions. Its experience will be featured in a free webinar on 29 October, exploring social responsibility and certification in fashion. A production network made up of 98% women, support for 15 local families, and artisanal techniques passed down through generations. […]
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15/10/2026
Building on independent third-party certification, the new labels state precisely what is certified and make it verifiable, strengthening the transparency, traceability and credibility of certified environmental claims. Friend of the Earth, the sustainability certification scheme of the World Sustainability Organization (WSO), is rolling out its new labels for certified products and services. Each label combines […]
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14/10/2026
Dear Madam/Sir, We are delighted to invite you to a free, exclusive webinar hosted by Friend of the Earth: “Navigating EU Directive EmpCo 825/2024: Friend of the Earth Compliance, New Label Guidelines, and Full Supply Chain Transparency.” Wednesday, 21st of October at 3:00 PM (CEST) 👤 Speaker: Paolo Bray – Founder and Director, […]
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21/09/2026
From 22 to 24 September, Milan will host “Brazilian Sustainable Fashion in Milan, Craftsmanship and Culture: The New Luxury”, an event dedicated to Brazilian fashion, bringing together Friend of the Earth certified brands and brands currently undergoing Friend of the Earth certification in a celebration of craftsmanship, culture and a new vision of luxury. […]
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02/09/2026
Dear Madam/Sir, We are delighted to invite you to a free webinar by World Sustainability Organization: “From Fiber to Certification: How the New Friend of the Earth Sustainable Textile Standard Supports Responsible Textile Production” Date: 24th September 2026Time: 1 PM (CEST time) Who is this webinar for? Textile mills and fibre producers Sustainability and compliance […]
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26/08/2026
Dear Madam/Sir, We are delighted to invite you to a free webinar by World Sustainability Organization: “World Sustainability Organization certification and awareness. An Update”. 📅 Date: 26th of August 2026⏰ Time: 4 PM (Central European Summer Time) Who is this webinar for? Sustainability and environmental managers Media professionals and journalists NGOs, conservation groups, bloggers, and influencers What will you learn? […]
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24/08/2026
Astronomy, nature and sustainability took centre stage in a programme for adults and children, culminating on the Night of San Lorenzo with a stargazing evening on the beach of the Calabrian resort. Turning a holiday into an opportunity to observe nature and learn more about sustainability: with this aim, the World Sustainability Foundation (WSF) […]
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25/06/2026
In an increasingly interconnected world, tourism continues to grow and remains one of the main ways in which people, cultures and places come together, generating significant economic and social benefits. Alongside these opportunities, however, there is a growing need to address the sector’s environmental impacts. According to a number of international studies, tourism is responsible […]
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16/06/2026
Friend of the Earth, the internationally recognized sustainability certification body, has announced the launch of the Friend of the Earth Sustainable Textiles Standard (FOEST), a comprehensive third party certification program designed to support credible, transparent, and independently verified sustainability practices across the global textile manufacturing sector. Developed for textile manufacturers, mills, processors, suppliers, traders, […]
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