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Celebrities buy burnt clothes to support victims of Bangladesh market fire
"Bangladeshi celebrities are buying burnt clothing to support thousands of traders from a popular market in Dhaka, which was destroyed by a massive fire earlier this week. [...] Amid calls on the gove ...
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April 07, 2023
Puma opens its supply chain to young changemakers to shape the future of sustainability
"Sportswear giant Puma has launched a new initiative to improve its sustainability journey by collaborating with the next generation of sustainability changemakers. The project, coined 'Voices of a RE ...
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April 07, 2023
Hobbs and Whistles owner first to commit to human rights due diligence across transport supply chain
"TFG Brands London signs landmark agreement with the International Transport Workers’ Federation. TFG, owner of brands including Hobbs and Whistles, is the first fashion company to institute a raft of ...
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April 06, 2023
Bangladesh: No democracy without unions
"Bangladesh Trade Union Federation leader and Bangladesh Garments and Industrial Workers Federation president Kalpona Akter discusses how democracy and unions are deeply connected" (0:49-minute video) ...
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April 06, 2023
What’s the carbon footprint of your wardrobe? A new tool will help you find out
"It’s no wonder, then, that many consumers struggle to understand the impact of their own wardrobes, considering the lack of data available, and the huge variety of materials and production methods th ...
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April 06, 2023
H&M launches second Cradle to Cradle collection for newborns
"Swedish retailer H&M Group, has launched its second Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certified Gold collection manufactured using science-based frameworks for safer and more circular products." ...
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April 06, 2023
The work to keep garment factories safe must continue
"24 April marks the 10th anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh, an industrial homicide that killed more than 1,100 people and injured many more. The tragedy served as a turning point fo ...
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April 06, 2023
Library for new dye innovations
"Fashion for Good, a non-profit organisation, has launched a digital platform that provides technical information on ‘sustainable’ textile dyes and dyeing techniques." ...
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April 06, 2023
Ventile eyes traceable, transparent cotton supply chain in EBDA tie-up
"Swiss textile firm Ventile has joined forces with The Egyptian Biodynamic Association (EBDA) to further advance biodynamic cotton farming practices in Egypt with the Zurich-based firm intending to cr ...
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April 06, 2023
Rise in unlicenced garment factories fuels labour exploitation in post-coup Myanmar
"Conditions continue to worsen for Myanmar’s garment workers, some of whom are forced to work punishing hours in unlicenced, often nameless factories that allegedly supply major global brands. [...] B ...
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April 06, 2023
Fire breaks out in Pushkar garment factory showroom
"A fire broke out in the showroom of Gurudut Garments Exports located near Dadhich Bhawan in Pushkar town of Ajmer at around 2:00 am due to unknown reasons." ...
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April 06, 2023
EU Commission defends move to omit PEF tool in Green Claims proposal
"The EU Commission has defended its approach to rolling out the Substantiating Green Claims proposal, specifically against allegations it failed to recognise the value of the Product Environmental Foo ...
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April 06, 2023
Walmart says 65% of stores will be serviced by automation in 2026, keeps forecast
"Walmart Inc on Tuesday said it expects about 65% of its stores to be serviced by automation by the end of its fiscal year 2026, just days after it revealed plans to lay off more than 2,000 people at ...
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April 06, 2023
People & Planet Positive: Global Fashion Group Sustainability Report 2022
"In 2022, Global Fashion Group (GFG) laid the foundations for our People & Planet Positive agenda, based on the strategy we released in our 2021 report. We generated awareness internally of our ambiti ...
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April 06, 2023
Safe recycling of textiles possible, but still in its infancy
"Textiles are produced using chemicals. Although many hazardous chemicals may no longer be used in textile production, they may still be present in donations of old clothing. RIVM has conducted a stud ...
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April 06, 2023
ThredUp Resale Report 2023
"We have made significant progress stimulating circularity in fashion: Resale is starting to blossom globally, with many of the largest retailers in the world adopting more circular business models. W ...
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April 06, 2023
ThredUp's 11th annual resale report reveals consumers continue to embrace secondhand amid economic uncertainty
"ThredUP (NASDAQ: TDUP), one of the largest online resale platforms for apparel, shoes, and accessories, today released the results of its 2023 Resale Report. Conducted by third-party retail analytics ...
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April 06, 2023
Pitfalls warning for EU sustainable textile strategy
"One year after welcoming the launch of the European Commission’s vision for a more sustainable and circular textile industry, trade body Euratex says that while it remains cautiously optimistic, ther ...
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April 06, 2023
Why we’re turning plastic waste into eco-conscious clothing
"Upcycled Medical Ltd explores why they’re turning plastic waste into eco-conscious clothing. Our oceans are filling up with plastic waste, which can cause irreparable damage not only to the environme ...
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April 06, 2023
German textile workers to get pay rise
"The wage deal calls for an overall 8.1 per cent increase for the roughly 100,000 workers in the sector, with lower income groups getting at least a € 230 (US $ 250) hike. There will also be € 1,500 i ...
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April 06, 2023