Today, Unifi Inc., a global textile solutions provider and makers of REPREVE, announced the recipients of its sixth annual REPREVE Champions of Sustainability awards, which recognize leaders in sustainable production and retail.
The global awards honor the transformation of single use plastic bottles into new consumer products, saving them from the waste stream.
UNIFI’s partners that have demonstrated a true commitment to a more sustainable world include:
- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. and Deckers Brands (TEVA/UGG®) have each transformed more than100 million plastic bottles
- American Eagle Outfitters is honored as the recipient of the Newcomer Award for transforming more than 25 million plastic bottles in one year alone
- H&M received the Special Recognition Award for its usage of the REPREVE Our Ocean fibers and yarns and has transformed more than 600 million plastic bottles
In all, REPREVE Champions of Sustainability recipients have helped transform almost 26 billion recycled plastic bottles into consumer products.
UNIFI has led industry innovation since 1971, and as the makers of REPREVE, it has transformed more than 35 billion plastic bottles into recycled fiber for new apparel, footwear, home goods, and other consumer products.
The 2023 REPREVE Champions of Sustainability awards will be presented to 33 brand and retail partners that have transformed 10 million or more recycled plastic bottles and 59 textile partners that have transformed 50 million or more recycled plastic bottles through the use of REPREVE performance fibers.
“Partnerships are a vital element of innovation, and the foundation of which UNIFI is built,” said Jay Hertwig, SVP of Global Brand Sales. “Our partnerships are mutually beneficial; we are helping brands and mills meet their sustainability goals while they help us continue to be a catalyst for a more sustainable future through impactful changes in their fiber choices.”
A full list of the 2023 REPREVE Champions of Sustainability honorees is available by visiting repreve.com/champions-of-sustainability.
For more information on UNIFI, the makers of REPREVE, please visit www.unifi.com.
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