A recent survey by the European Commission highlights consumer receptiveness to the green transition. However, concerning statistics emerge: 53% of claims provide vague, unfounded, or misleading information, 40% lack supporting evidence, and half of all green labels lack robust verification. With 230 sustainability ...read more

The majority of clothing we wear is made by hand, which makes the manufacturing of apparel and textiles very labor intense. It is common knowledge that the majority of garment-related production is located in low-cost countries, where human rights risks can be most critical. Engaged human rights initiatives, ...read more

The EU is tightening the rules regarding product design for circularity and waste management – because if there is no change in product design and recycling, our oceans will contain as much plastics as fish by 2050. By tackling key challenges such as infrastructure, cost, and worker safety, especially the field of ...read more

Currently, in 2023, our world is only 7.2 % circular – it’s time to rethink. With intelligent design and natural materials suitable for circular economy, we can reshape our future. Here are eight intriguing examples from the vast spectrum of natural materials to transition from linear to circular now! Circularity ...read more

In the age of the EU Green Deal and the Paris Agreement, we must intensify our climate protection efforts. The target is to limit global warming to 1.5° C compared to pre-industrial levels. Unfortunately, we’re on track to hit this mark by the 2030s, possibly even sooner, according to recent reports. How ...read more

Hall A1 – Welcome to this year’s SUSTAINABILITY HUB, featuring just over 40 participants in the showcase, with additional exhibitors in the Material Lab and Circular Experience. The SUSTAINABILITY HUB offers a wide variety of inspiration and insights, addressing today’s main challenges: How do we design ...read more

Once again, the GRV Transparency Tour was fully booked, with all available headsets in action, showcasing the continued high demand for sustainability insights. During the tour, we gained valuable knowledge from various exhibitors: Symaptex shared their expertise on recyclable membranes made from polyester and ...read more

Monday brought a vibrant atmosphere to the Sustainability Hub. We began the day with an exclusive tour for retailer trainees, providing them with valuable insights into what lies ahead. Their enthusiastic response was truly heartening. Later in the day, we had the pleasure of hosting two notable figures who joined us ...read more

We kicked off the day with the highly successful GRV Transparency Tour, attracting a large audience of up to 60 listeners and more. Südwolle Group and NZ Merino provided updates on the ZQRX regenerative farming program in New Zealand, showcasing how large-scale sheep farms can invest in biodiversity through 10-year ...read more

With 30 partners, 4 panels, and 6 guided GRV Transparency Tours, accommodating up to 60 attentive listeners per tour, the enthusiasm surrounding the SUSTAINABILITY HUB has reached unprecedented heights. Both the general public and exhibitors attended with a shared objective in mind: understanding how to achieve ...read more