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How to secondhand shop online, according to experts
"There’s no question that combating the climate emergency requires large-scale, systemic change. But individual action is important too. One of the most meaningful changes you can make on a personal l ...
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April 20, 2023
Dutch artist Jan van Esch explores ethics of the global secondhand clothing trade
"Clothes are everywhere at the Gallery of the University of Stellenbosch on Dorp Street in Stellenbosch. Bright, appealing life-size marker drawings of clothes hang on the walls of the main gallery sp ...
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April 20, 2023
A decade after the Rana Plaza disaster, global clothing companies owe more to Bangladeshi garment workers
"The haunting images of Rana Plaza are still seared in our consciousness. In the worst industrial accident since Bhopal, the collapse in 2013 of the clothing factory complex outside of Dhaka, Banglade ...
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April 20, 2023
Workers protest against wage arrears of a garment factory in Guangzhou, Guangdong
"Workers protest against wage arrears of a garment factory in Guangzhou, Guangdong". From China Labour Bulletin's strike map. ...
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April 20, 2023
Harlem’s Fashion Row returns with second annual sustainability conference with H&M, Google
"Harlem’s Fashion Row presented its second annual sustainability summit Wednesday, in partnership with H&M and hosted at Google. “If you want to think about the brands you should support, you should s ...
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April 20, 2023
Synthetic neoprene is terrible for the planet. But there’s an alternative!
"You might associate surfing with environmental awareness due to the nature of this water sport (and the good work of the environmental nonprofit Surfrider Foundation). But despite many surfers suppor ...
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April 20, 2023
New bid to make uniforms more sustainable
"The Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors (NAUMD) has launched the Uniform Sustainability Collaborative (USC), a new industry initiative aiming to promote sustainable, circular ...
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April 20, 2023
Major fire at thread factory, no casualty
"A major fire broke out in a thread factory in Jajmau area of the city in the wee-hours of Wednesday. No casualty was reported and the fire was brought under control." ...
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April 20, 2023
90% RMG factories paid festival bonus so far: BGMEA
"About 82.19 per cent of garment factories paid partial salaries to their workers for April as of yesterday dispelling worries that many factories might fail to clear payments before Eid-ul-Fitr, acco ...
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April 20, 2023
Fire at textile manufacturing unit: 1.40 crore loss
"A huge fire broke out in the textile manufacturing unit of Patal. Building, machinery, products and raw materials were destroyed. The loss is estimated at Rs 1.40 crore. Yesterday morning at 12.15 a. ...
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April 20, 2023
Malaysia probes cases of migrant workers left jobless, without passports
"Malaysia has launched an investigation to uncover how hundreds of migrant workers arrived from South Asia without jobs, despite having paid steep fees to get employment, officials and rights groups s ...
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April 20, 2023
Workers protest after a Taiwanese garment factory closed in Kunshan, Jiangsu
"Workers protest after a Taiwanese garment factory closed in Kunshan, Jiangsu." From China Labour Bulletin's strike map. ...
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April 20, 2023
Visibility and automation are key to meeting ESG objectives
"Governments around the globe are serious about eliminating social and environmental risks from the supply chain. That commitment has been reflected by the wave of regulations introduced and enacted o ...
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April 20, 2023
S.Oliver pays sacked garment workers €100k
"German fashion brand S.Oliver has paid out €100,000 (US$110,000) to 2,000 former workers of an Indonesian garment factory [Jaba Garmindo] which went bankrupt in 2015." [Ed's note: see entry in Open S ...
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April 20, 2023
Lululemon debuts shirts made from plant-based nylon
"Lululemon is launching a T-shirt made from plant-based nylon, part of the activewear company's commitment to making its business completely sustainable by 2030. The company on Tuesday announced the r ...
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April 20, 2023
Evlox signs a three-year agreement to incorporate Recover™ recycled cotton fiber in their denim production
"Evlox and Recover™ have signed a multi-year agreement with the common goal of promoting innovative technologies that will help move towards a circular textiles industry. As part of the agreement, Evl ...
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April 20, 2023
Efficiency and resilience [nearshoring in Europe]
""Without China, nothing works," said Thomas Hebestreit, who has been doing business in Asia with his Royal Spirit Group for decades. "A Taiwan crisis would lead to the system failure of the entire in ...
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April 20, 2023
Sun Chemical issues latest sustainability report
"Sun Chemical released its thirteenth sustainability report, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility in all aspects of its business." ...
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April 20, 2023
Businesses encouraged to disclose plastics footprint through CDP for the first time
"While companies from all sectors will be able to use the function, CDP is urging those in some of the industries most prominent within the plastics value chain to move first. These industries include ...
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April 20, 2023
Oeko-Tex Organic Cotton press release
"Verification from farm to product: OEKO-TEX® launches ORGANIC COTTON certification. Starting April 2023, the OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON certification is offering a comprehensive and objective testing s ...
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April 20, 2023