Nordstrom to donate $1m to textile recycling innovation, reduce single-use plastics under new sustainability goals

The company said its new efforts place a particular focus on tackling climate change, the environmental impact of its products and services and circularity. In addition to setting a science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reducing its single-use plastic by 50%, Nordstrom has also set goals to use sustainably sourced raw materials in 50% of Nordstrom Made products made of polyester, cotton and cellulosic fibers; extend the life of 250 tons of clothing; ensure 15% of all product is considered sustainable; and donate $1 million to support textile recycling innovation.

Nordstrom said it aims to meet its new goals by 2025. The retailer has cut back on single-use plastic, and will begin phasing out plastic bags from its more than 245 Nordstrom Rack stores beginning…