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Forests in the furnace: Can fashion brands tackle illegal logging in their Cambodian supply chains?
Global fashion brands touting sustainability claims continue to buy from their contract factories in Cambodia that burn illegally logged wood in their boilers.
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July 17, 2023
The Global Fashion Summit: Decoding the Impact
The Global Fashion Summit 2023 focused on the need for tangible actions to tackle environmental challenges in the fashion industry.
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July 17, 2023
Why Are There Still So Few Eco-Minded Creative Directors?
Sad news for those backing a more sustainable fashion industry: Chloé has confirmed that Gabriela Hearst is leaving the French fashion house following her spring 2024 show in September.
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July 17, 2023
Planet Textiles 2023: Industry Stakeholders Agree on Need To Accelerate Collective Action and Collaboration to Future-Proof Global Supply Chains
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) opened the doors to Planet Textiles at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition center from June 12 - 13, welcoming attendees to the 2023 edition of the event. Under the theme, Future-Proofing Global Supply Chains, the event took place over two days...
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July 17, 2023
Denmark proposes $1.3 billion investment to produce wind energy in Bangladesh
Danish companies Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) have submitted a $1.3 billion investment proposal to the government of Bangladesh to produce 500 megawatts of offshore wind energy.
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July 17, 2023
Better Cotton Launches Geographical Mapping Pilot
Better Cotton works extensively in Pakistan. A new pilot scheme aims to improve mapping data and thereby rationalise country programming. An interview with Muhammad Qadeer ul Hussnain, Digital Agriculture Manager at Better Cotton.
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July 17, 2023
Green Production in Vietnam’s Textile Industry: Progress Report
Many textile enterprises are moving toward green production processes due to increasing consumer awareness in key export markets. In this article, we will run through how firms are adapting to this trend.
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July 17, 2023
Environmental Study Shows: Sonovia’s Innovative Dyeing Technology Dramatically Reduces Pollution in Denim Industry
Sonovia’s ultrasonic technology drastically reduces environmental pollution in the denim industry, according to a comparative study released earlier this months.
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July 17, 2023
Why price does not indicate how long clothes will last
Paying more for clothes does not necessarily mean they will last longer, according to new research carried out by the School of Design.
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July 24, 2023
Calling All Fashion Communicators: UNEP Launches Playbook And It's A Must-Read
A new Playbook by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) talks directly with fashion’s communicators. Written for marketers, brand managers, imagemakers, storytellers, media, influencers and beyond, ‘The Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook’ from UNEP and UN Climate Change,...
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July 24, 2023
Who Should Lead On Fabric Digitisation? Brands, Factories Or Mills?
Education and training is essential in equipping the supply chain with the tools to digitise and will aid in creating a talent pool of digital advocates.
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July 24, 2023
The Jeans Redesign Insights report 2021-2023
Between 2021 and 2023, brands participating in The Jeans Redesign have brought 1.5 million pairs of redesigned jeans to the market that are durable, recyclable, traceable and made using safe materials and processes - that’s more than three times as many as in 2021.
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July 24, 2023
Bangladesh banks on green loans to help fight climate change
For many years, Banolata Refractory, a brick manufacturer in northern Bangladesh, had wanted to start making environmentally-friendly bricks and cut its carbon emissions, but it lacked the funding to build a greener and cleaner kiln.
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July 24, 2023
Report: Take-back Trickery: An investigation into clothing take-back schemes
Take-back schemes are presented as a convenient option for consumers to return their unwanted clothes directly to fast-fashion brands and retailers, who promise to give them a second life, either by donating to those in need or recycling into new clothing. After 11 months of...
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July 27, 2023
RMG workers may call for Tk20,000 minimum wage or above
The representatives of readymade garment (RMG) workers are likely to demand a minimum monthly wage of Tk20,000, taking into account inflation, the current expenditure of the workers' families and the capacity of the apparel industry.
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July 27, 2023
Why Are Women Leaving Textile Industry In Rural India?
In garment factories, employment is often based on piece-work contracts. Men work long hours for financial stability, but rural women face challenges, especially if the factory is far from their homes.
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July 27, 2023
US brands urged to sign accord as Gap Inc. commits to Pakistan worker safety
Labour rights organisation the Workers Rights Consortium has praised US fashion conglomerate Gap Inc. for signing the Pakistan Accord, however it is urging other big US fashion brands to do the same.
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July 27, 2023
Black Day Protest held
A Black Day protest demonstration was held at the Katunayake and Biyagama Free Trade Zones. According to a branch official of the Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union, the demonstration is against “modern slavery laws introduced by the Wickremesinghe government...
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July 27, 2023
U.N. Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network Annual Meeting Addresses Industry’s Challenges
Sustainable-fashion experts, brand leaders and sourcing professionals discussed the progress of Sustainable Development Goals and challenges during the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network annual meeting with the United Nations Office for Partnerships and the...
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August 02, 2023
What We Learn from Sustainability Reports
Takeaways and key insights from five recent reports on fashion’s state of sustainability and tools for consumers to course correct
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August 02, 2023