In a literal sense, sustainability is about being able to maintain performance over a long period. More commonly it refers to how environmentally sound a business is. But more and more, the two are inseparable—and the apparel and footwear industries are taking notice. While they’re still notorious polluters that use huge amounts of resources, many of the biggest brands now have programs in place to clean up their supply chains. A number are also at…
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