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To help safeguard the welfare of humanity and to protect our planetary boundaries, we work to accelerate the progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030.

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H&M Foundation and Global Fashion Agenda partner to accelerate circularity

Today March 18, on Global Recycling Day, H&M Foundation and Global Fashion Agenda, a non-profit organisation accelerating the transition to a net positive fashion industry, are thrilled to announce a new collaboration to support the efforts of the Global Circular Fashion Forum. This three-year partnership including a donation of 5M EUR will support  circularity impact initiatives in Cambodia,Vietnam, Türkiye and Indonesia.
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reProLeather regenerating bio-based leather from leather waste

Traditional recycled leather is produced by combining shredded scraps and residual fibers of real leather with synthetic, non-biodegradable binders like PU and PVC. In contrast, the reProLeather project has pioneered a new approach. The technology developed by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) with the support of H&M Foundation, employs bio-based binders and eco-friendly chemicals.
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Acousweep separates microplastics from wastewater using soundwaves

The technology developed by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) with the support of H&M Foundation, can separate microplastics from wastewater using soundwaves. Acousweep is a plug-and-play application. The technology can be easily transported and connected to any wastewater facility. If the technology is implemented at an industrial scale, it will have a significant impact on the fashion industry’s sustainable footprint.