MEASURING THE IMPACT OF MATERIALS
HIGG INDEX MSI The Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) is a tool designed to assess and compare the environmental impacts of materials used in consumer goods, covering aspects like global warming, water scarcity, and chemical use. By using peer-reviewed life cycle assessment data, it helps companies make informed, sustainable material choices during product development. The MSI provides transparency and API integration, allowing companies to embed sustainability insights into their existing processes. The index is contin - uously updated to reflect the latest materials and manufacturing data.
IMPACT CALCULATORS Impact calculators is a tool that allow anyone to assess the impact of textiles. The Selfless Clothes - Clothing Footprint Calculator uses industry knowledge and life cycle data from manufacturing to allow anyone to assess the impact of textiles. Allmade, a t-shirt supplier for Fairware, offers a calculator developed from an analysis to estimate the relative impact of their own t-shirts showcasing their commitment to produce apparel with less impact on the environment.
Dig into our blog post The Environmental Impact of a Promo T-shirt to learn more.
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