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Theresa Hegel

  • Executive Editor, Special Projects & Sustainability

Theresa Hegel oversees various strategic initiatives for ASI’s editorial department and also serves as editor of Promo for the Planet, ASI’s award-winning educational resource hub for sustainability. In addition, she regularly contributes to ASICentral, Counselor and PPM, with a focus on apparel, technology and sustainability. She’s won multiple regional and national awards for her writing and reporting, including three Jesse H. Neal awards for Best Range of Work By a Single Author.

Carhartt Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

The move will help the workwear brand on its journey to use more responsibly sourced ma...

European Promo Firm Lauded for Denim Upcycling

Kingly received an award for socially responsible strategic management for a project th...

Gemline Introduces Product-Level Carbon Footprint Data

The Top 40 supplier has added “cradle to gate” emissions to more than 100 products, wit...

SanMar Releases 2023 ‘A Canvas for Good’ Sustainability Report

Last year, the supplier increased its line of products that are carbon-neutral or made ...

Gildan Publishes 20th ESG Report

The Top 40 supplier shares progress on a number of initiatives, including reductions in...

Ralph Lauren Debuts 100% Recycled Cotton Polo for Paris Olympics

The designer, which worked with tech startup Natural Fiber Welding to create the sustai...

Print & Promo Franchises Recognized for DEI Efforts by Entrepreneur Magazine

The business magazine recently published a list of the Top 100 Franchises for Diversity...

Everything You Want To Know About Direct-to-Film, the Hottest Trend in Decoration

The latest advancement in decoration technology is cheaper, faster and better – but not...

Decorating Roundup: Arcus Printers Launches UV DTF Transfer Sheets

Also, Brother introduces “direct-to-embroidery” technology, and Stickers International ...

HPG Partners With Evertreen for Reforestation Initiative

The Top 40 supplier plants a tree – which is monitored via satellite – for every natura...

Cap America Releases Inaugural Sustainability Impact Report

The Top 40 supplier outlined some of the energy reduction strategies it embarked on in ...

Botanical PaperWorks Achieves B Corp Certification

The Canadian supplier of plantable seed paper said it will use the sustainability desig...

Pop! Promos Founder Sterling Wilson Nominated to Sedex Holdings Board

If elected to the board of the ethical trade nonprofit, Wilson said he plans to advocat...

Stahls’ Launches Fulfill Engine Software

The heat printing technology supplier acquired the all-in-one print shop solution last ...

California Lawmakers Pass Bills To Ban Thick-Film ‘Reusable’ Plastic Bags

A decade after the state’s initial bag ban passed, advocates are looking to close a loo...

Storm Creek Hires Product & Sustainability Manager

In her new role, Laura Smith will integrate sustainable practices across all stages of ...

ACS Affiliate Services Hosts C3 Xchange Event

The gathering brought together top affiliates and suppliers for a three-day conference ...

Atlantis Headwear Parent Company Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation Community

The partnership will help the supplier promote the circular economy – minimizing waste ...

Report: Ocean Bottle Collected 10M Pounds of Sea-Bound Plastic Last Year

Other highlights from the U.K.-based B Corp’s analysis include crafting a baseplate mad...

Gemline Reincorporates as Public Benefit Corporation

The change means that the Top 40 supplier’s board is required to consider the company’s...

L’Oréal Now Calculating Environmental Impact of Promotional Materials

The beauty company is using EcoDesignCloud, a tool that assesses the lifecycle of produ...

Decorating Roundup: Stahls’ Now Offers Contract Decorating Services

Plus, Penn Emblem received an innovation award, and Vastex released an adjustable dryer...

SnugZ USA Offers Customizable Slides Featured on ‘Shark Tank’

HYPD Slydr Pro shoes feature hook-and-loop straps, allowing the wearer to easily change...

SanMar Recognized as a 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company

This is the third time the Top 40 supplier has made the list compiled by Deloitte Priva...