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When women thrive, whole communities and countries thrive
As the textile industry modernizes, a new perspective comes into play regarding workers’ rights and social inclusion. With tech and robotics entering the industry, an additional setup of skills and…
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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…
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The 20 Global Change Award 2023 finalists revealed
The application phase is over, the shortlist is in — these are the finalists of the Global Change Award 2023, that our Expert Panel is currently screening.
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3 experts on how the textile industry can change its course
Transforming fashion is a high mountain to climb. To succeed, we need more innovation, and to find those disruptive innovations a lot of ideas need to be screened.
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GCA 2023 screening process is in full swing
During the application period, 20 Oct 2022 – 8 Dec 2022, creative ideas to help shift the industry into a planet positive one poured in. We’re now a couple of…
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Co-creating an inclusive future where women are leading their own lives
Equipping the millions of women working within the textile industry has an enormous potential of contributing to an inclusive future. But different actors need to step up and collaborate. And…
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She’s determined to change the industry through philanthropy
H&M Foundation’s new Global Manager, Anna Gedda, has over fifteen years of practice from the fashion and textile industry, experience in how to make brave strategies come to life and…
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Collaboration is key – H&M Foundation’s Anna Gedda featured in Davos Interviews
In connection to the World Economic Forum in Davos, H&M Foundation’s Global Manager Anna Gedda met with veteran news presenter Andrew Wilson in an interview series promoting the world’s innovators,…
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Promoting women’s entrepreneurship – experiences and learnings
During 2014-2022, H&M Foundation and its partner CARE supported over 270,000 women entrepreneurs from emerging markets. As part of the programme’s last phase two reports have been created with the…