Contributions Overview
200 Brands Sign The International Accord To Ensure Worker Safety In The Garment Industry
A total of 200 brands and retailers have now signed the International Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry since it came into effect on September 1, 2021.
ByBorre co-founder: 'The more textiles we sell, the more of a positive impact we make'
Dutch textile innovation company Byborre is committed to shifting towards a circular textile economy and raised nearly 17 million euros in an investment round in early February. With the capital injection, textile designer and ByBorre co-founder Borre Akkersdijk aims to expand internationally and continue investing in automation, materials research and data analysis to make the supply chain more efficient, productive and transparent. Akkersdijk explains to FashionUnited exactly what Byborre has to offer.
Bangladesh should move away from reliance on cheap labour: UN expert
The United Nation’s special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Olivier De Schutter, on Monday said that Bangladesh should move away from its reliance on cheap labour to ensure a rights-based development following its graduation from the least developed country status. Bangladesh’s development has largely been driven by one export sector – the readymade garment industry – which is highly dependent on keeping wages low, he said at a press conference held at the Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka.
What Fashion’s Foundational Shift to Address ESG Issues Really Looks Like
As governments propose regulations to address the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry and companies consider voluntary reporting of environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) factors, the fashion industry continues to wrestle with a complex reality. The fashion industry cannot avoid the fact that it is operating on a 20th century business model built on production, consumption, and profit while attempting to solve for 21st century-and-beyond sustainability problems that require a foundational paradigm shift.
Sri Lanka must retain GSP+ to restore apparel trade to pre-pandemic levels
Sri Lanka’s Government must stay committed to ensuring the country remains in the GSP+ regime if it is to restore its apparel trade and exports to pre-pandemic levels, German investors have warned.
Report: The Global Slavery Index 2023
Walk Free’s flagship report, the Global Slavery Index (GSI) provides national estimates of modern slavery for 160 countries.
The top 12 PFAS producers in the world and the staggering societal costs of PFAS pollution
Only twelve companies account for a majority of the PFAS production in the world. PFAS production is hardly profitable, but the cost for society is massive.
Factsheet: At a Glance Responsible Business Hub
The RBH is a service help desk for local businesses. It provides tailor-made, free of charge information and advisory services around sustainability and due diligence risk management which will ultimately link the gap between the national and international level actors in the global supply chain of export sectors in Cambodia.
Discover Cambodia's First Responsible Business Hub
In light of increasing global demands for due diligence and sustainability, the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia, in collaboration with GIZ FABRIC and TAFTAC, introduces the Responsible Business Hub (RBH). Learn everything you need to know about the RBH here.
Europe needs to step up circular economy efforts, including on waste prevention
The EU’s circular economy action plan aims to double the share of recycled materials used in its economy by 2030. The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) assessment, published today, shows that the pace of progress needs speeding up, requiring both more recycling and less overall material use. A second, in-depth report on waste prevention highlights opportunities for stronger and systemic approach for monitoring progress at EU level.
How Can Companies Recycle Clothes Back Into Clothes?
Polyester is in almost all of your clothing, and it's almost impossible to recycle. Some innovators are looking beyond turning plastic bottles into fabric.
Bangladesh: Government urged to set minimum wage for workers
At a discussion on Monday, labour rights activists and trade unionists urged the government to set a new minimum wage for workers, considering high inflation. Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha and the Asia Floor Wage Alliance jointly organised the discussion at the National Press Club.