--- title: CHARMING INSIGHTS | sustainability description: sustainability | A blog from Charming dedicated to consumer preferences, retail, and technology. --- # CHARMING INSIGHTS ##### A blog from Charming dedicated to consumer preferences, retail, and technology ### SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER [Back To blog](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/) ###### 4 min read ## [How to talk about sustainability without getting flagged for greenwashing](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/how-to-talk-about-sustainability-without-getting-flagged-for-greenwashing) By [Rich Ringeisen](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/rich-ringeisen) on Apr 1, 2026 10:14:05 AM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/sustainable-1.png) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/how-to-talk-about-sustainability-without-getting-flagged-for-greenwashing) If you've read our piece on [sustainability buzzwords](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/behind-the-buzzwords-what-sustainability-terms-really-mean-and-dont-mean?hs_amp=true), you already know that terms like "eco-friendly" and "responsibly made" don't have consistent definitions. The bigger shift happening now is that governments are starting to write those definitions into law, and brands that can't back up their claims are getting caught. [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/how-to-talk-about-sustainability-without-getting-flagged-for-greenwashing) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) ###### 4 min read ## [Behind the Buzzwords: What Sustainability Terms Really Mean (and Don’t Mean)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/behind-the-buzzwords-what-sustainability-terms-really-mean-and-dont-mean) By [CHARMING STAFF](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/charming-staff) on Sep 29, 2025 9:00:00 AM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/sustainable-1.png) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/behind-the-buzzwords-what-sustainability-terms-really-mean-and-dont-mean) Walk into any store or scroll through any brand’s website, and you’ll see a familiar pattern: words like “compostable,” “eco-friendly,” and “carbon-neutral” everywhere. They sound great — but what do they *actually* mean? [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/behind-the-buzzwords-what-sustainability-terms-really-mean-and-dont-mean) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) ###### 3 min read ## [Manufacturing Smarter — How to Practically Approach Sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/manufacturing-smarter-how-to-practically-approach-sustainability) By [CHARMING STAFF](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/charming-staff) on Jun 17, 2025 11:20:48 AM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/image1.jpg) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/manufacturing-smarter-how-to-practically-approach-sustainability) At Charming, we've always believed that good business and sustainable practices go hand in hand. Whether it's helping brands design smarter, lower-impact trims or investing in greener operations ourselves, we're committed to thoughtful, sustainable manufacturing. And lately, we've made a pretty sunny upgrade. [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/manufacturing-smarter-how-to-practically-approach-sustainability) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) ###### 4 min read ## [Smart Sustainable Packaging Options for Your Brand](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/smart-sustainable-packaging-options-for-your-brand) By [Rich Ringeisen](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/rich-ringeisen) on Apr 21, 2025 11:16:15 AM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/sustainable-2.png) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/smart-sustainable-packaging-options-for-your-brand) Packaging has always been part of the branding conversation, but now it’s at the center of an environmental one too. Packaging alone makes up nearly [40% of the world’s plastic waste](https://ourworldindata.org/data-insights/packaging-is-the-source-of-40-of-the-planets-plastic-waste#:~:text=Around%2040%25%20of%20the%20world's,packaging%20on%20global%20plastic%20waste.), and [91% of all packaging](https://supplychain.edf.org/resources/sustainability-101-packaging-waste-the-problem/#:~:text=As%20of%20now%2C%2091%20percent,necessary%20waste%20needed%20for%20processing.) ends up in landfills. As the environmental impact of packaging becomes harder to ignore, both consumers and governments are calling for real, sustainable alternatives. [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/smart-sustainable-packaging-options-for-your-brand) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) ###### 3 min read ## [Regulatory Uncertainty? Focus on the Sustainability Standards You Already Know](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/regulatory-uncertainty-focus-on-the-sustainability-standards-you-already-know) By [Rich Ringeisen](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/rich-ringeisen) on Mar 13, 2025 2:27:47 PM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/Website%20Images%20Phase%201%20/03Header-Design-1800x559-1.jpg) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/regulatory-uncertainty-focus-on-the-sustainability-standards-you-already-know) Regulations are always changing. Keeping up with shifting policies is a headache, and what makes it worse is that they’re not just changing; they’re changing in different directions. [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/regulatory-uncertainty-focus-on-the-sustainability-standards-you-already-know) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) [Laws](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/laws) ###### 2 min read ## [Breaking Down the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/keeping-up-with-these-evolving-regulations-is-crucial-particularly-with-the-implementation-of-the-esprs-first-working-plan-this-april) By [Rich Ringeisen](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/rich-ringeisen) on Feb 26, 2025 9:53:44 AM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/SUSTAINABLE.jpg) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/keeping-up-with-these-evolving-regulations-is-crucial-particularly-with-the-implementation-of-the-esprs-first-working-plan-this-april) Six years ago, the European Union passed the Green Deal, committing to carbon neutrality by 2050. With at least a trillion euros dedicated to this initiative, the EU has introduced extensive legislation to promote sustainability and drive progress towards this goal.  [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/keeping-up-with-these-evolving-regulations-is-crucial-particularly-with-the-implementation-of-the-esprs-first-working-plan-this-april) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) ###### 2 min read ## [Sustainability Isn't Just a Buzzword — It's a Compliance Necessity](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/sustainability-isnt-just-a-buzzword-its-a-compliance-necessity) By [Rich Ringeisen](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/rich-ringeisen) on Feb 17, 2025 12:00:00 AM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/Website%20Images%20Phase%201%20/01Sustainability-Design-1800x559.png) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/sustainability-isnt-just-a-buzzword-its-a-compliance-necessity) Sustainable practices have historically been viewed as a financial burden rather than a driver of profitability. But, things are changing. Governments worldwide are creating legislation to promote sustainability. As global and U.S. regulations continue to evolve, sustainability is no longer optional; it’s a necessity. Businesses that fail to adhere to sustainability regulations risk fines, reputational damage, and disruption to imports/exports. [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/sustainability-isnt-just-a-buzzword-its-a-compliance-necessity) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) [DPP](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/dpp) [digital product passport (DPP)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/digital-product-passport-dpp) [Charming.Digi](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/charming-digi) ###### 3 min read ## [The Government Accountability Office’s Report Proves Sustainability Isn’t Dead](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-government-accountability-offices-report-proves-sustainability-isnt-dead) By [American Circular Textiles](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/american-circular-textiles) on Jan 20, 2025 9:00:00 AM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/sustainable-2.png) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-government-accountability-offices-report-proves-sustainability-isnt-dead) With the United States election behind us, the manufacturing industry (and the world) are anticipating some major changes. As is the case every election cycle, shifts in Presidential party and Congressional control come with a lot of unknowns for brands. [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-government-accountability-offices-report-proves-sustainability-isnt-dead) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) ###### 5 min read ## [6 Important Sustainability Certifications and What They Mean](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/6-important-sustainability-certifications-and-what-they-mean) By [Rich Ringeisen](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/rich-ringeisen) on Jan 17, 2025 9:00:00 AM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/Sustainability%20Charming%20Certs%20(Large).png) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/6-important-sustainability-certifications-and-what-they-mean) In today’s business world, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword—it's a critical factor in driving consumer trust and long-term success. With the rise of "[greenwashing](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/its-not-easy-being-green-why-greenwashing-has-become-a-hot-topic-and-what-your-brand-can-do-about-it),” where companies market unsubstantiated claims about their environmental impact, as well as the lawsuits that follow behind, consumers quickly become skeptical. So, how can your company stand out and prove that its dedication to sustainability is genuine? [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/6-important-sustainability-certifications-and-what-they-mean) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) [Certification](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/certification) ###### 3 min read ## [From Trend to Transformation: California’s Journey to Sustainable Fashion](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/from-trend-to-transformation-californias-journey-to-sustainable-fashion) By [Rich Ringeisen](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/rich-ringeisen) on Oct 28, 2024 1:56:40 PM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/pexels-lesli-whitecotton-237271934-13016482.jpg) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/from-trend-to-transformation-californias-journey-to-sustainable-fashion) California’s always been a trendsetter in the fashion industry, but they’re taking trends to the next level, spurring global transformations that go deeper than style. At the forefront of the sustainable fashion movement, California businesses and leaders are redefining what it means to be a green brand.  [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/from-trend-to-transformation-californias-journey-to-sustainable-fashion) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) [All posts](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/all) [Next ** ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/sustainability/page/2) ### Featured ### Posts by Tag - [sustainability (24)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/sustainability) - [DPP (20)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/dpp) - [RFID (14)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/rfid) - [digital product passport (DPP) (13)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/digital-product-passport-dpp) - [Charming.Digi (12)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/charming-digi) - [supply chain (7)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/supply-chain) - [Events (6)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/events) - [Labels (6)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/labels) - [Laws (6)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/laws) - [consumer insights (5)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/consumer-insights) - [circularity (4)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/circularity) - [Apparel (3)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/apparel) - [Certification (3)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/certification) - [PFAS (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/pfas) - [Tariffs (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/tariffs) - [brand (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/brand) - [digital labeling (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/digital-labeling) - [nfc (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/nfc) - [Cost Cutting (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/cost-cutting) - [Global Sourcing (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/global-sourcing) - [In Plant Printing (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/in-plant-printing) - [Nearshoring (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/nearshoring) - [QR (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/qr) - [Regulations (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/regulations) - [Smart Packaging (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/smart-packaging) - [Traceability (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/traceability) - [heat transfers (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/heat-transfers) [See all](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/sustainability#) ### Sign up for updates       [![](https://phosphor.utils.elfsightcdn.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.licdn.com%2Fdms%2Fimage%2FC560BAQEd_tlSQ08hRw%2Fcompany-logo_400_400%2F0%2F1630582539667%2Flowatag_logo%3Fe%3D1718236800%26v%3Dbeta%26t%3DZeKKPX2ZDL-3Ux9DxbsvPBBBtRRimqt-_glUlzjiTHY) ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/charmingtrims/) [/CHARMING ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/charmingtrims/) 5 days ago Big news alert! 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