Social Goods | Italy Tackles Waste, Bangladesh Exports Surge, Brazil Loses 'Dirty List'

"Italian Fashion Brands Map Out a Less Wasteful Future" (Racked)
"Italy's most famous fashion companies, including Versace, Gucci, Armani, Prada, and Valentino, are all involved in the chamber's push towards sustainability."

"Bangladesh Garment Exports Surge Despite Attacks, Margins Under Pressure" (Reuters)
"Bangladesh's clothing exports are booming, defying fears that recent killings by Islamist militants might prompt Western brands to go elsewhere to source their garments."

"Brazil: Loss of 'Dirty List' Sparks Fears of Worker Exploitation as Olympics Near" (The Guardian)
"The loss of one of Brazil's most fundamental tools against slave labour amid the country's worst recession in more than 100 years presents a serious risk of worker exploitation before the Olympic Games, according to labour activists."

"The Circular Economy's Hidden Wealth" (Eco-Business)
"Professor Walter Stahel, one of the founding fathers of the circular economy, on its untapped potential to increase profits and economic competitiveness."

"Why Shoe Startups Are Making Sneakers From Wool" (Bloomberg)
"The wool sales pitch is pretty simple: It's green, and it's good."