"You may have seen images over the last few weeks of the Atacama Desert in Chile where unwanted clothes are dumped and left to rot very slowly in one of the driest places on earth. These clothes, some ...
"Resale and rental have both been on the rise in recent years, as the fashion industry steps up its efforts to become more sustainable. But one aspect that often gets left out of the conversation is t ...
"Two Chinese firms have proposed a total $70 million investment in Bangladesh for renewable energy, apparel and footwear manufacturing, said the authorities. The companies – Guopu Renewable Energy Tec ...
"A fire at a linen factory in Perth's east is now contained and under control, but local residents are still advised to stay indoors. Local businesses were evacuated as 50 firefighters battled the fir ...
'The rape and murder of a 20-year-old Dalit factory worker has attracted attention to poor working conditions and caste- and gender-based inequalities in India’s garment industry. On New Year’s Day 20 ...
"Bangladeshi businesses will have to ensure the protection of basic human rights and the environment in production to keep trading with Germany, as the biggest economy in Europe is going to adopt a ne ...
"Manufacturing companies are offering higher salaries and benefits to attract workers as their year-end order books bulge, but are getting few applications amid the lingering fear of Covid-19. Nearly ...
"Jordan has become a top destination for skilled garment workers from Bangladesh as hundreds of Bangladeshi women find employment in the kingdom’s clothing sector every week, according to a report pub ...
"Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has stressed the need for changing poor dietary habits and improving the nutritional status of workers to ensure the wellbeing of wo ...
"When the X-Press Pearl container ship caught fire and sank in the Indian Ocean in May, Sri Lanka was terrified that the vessel’s 350 tonnes of heavy fuel oil would spill into the ocean, causing an en ...
"Readymade garment factories which were inspected under the joint initiative of the Bangladesh government and the International Labour Organisation have made 48 per cent progress in remediation in the ...
"In 2018, fashion stakeholders came together with the UNFCCC to identify ways in which the broader textile, clothing and fashion industry can “move towards a holistic commitment to climate action”. Wh ...
"For many, sustainable fashion is an interest or trend. For the founders of global sustainable e-commerce platform Plain Tiger, it’s a necessity. [...] “At a time when sustainability has such a strong ...
"UNIF is an LA-based online family-owned fashion brand founded in 2010. But, how exactly does UNIF impact the planet, people, and animals? How ethical is UNIF? Let’s take a look. UNIF (an acronym for ...
"Z SUPPLY, an apparel company based on the laid-back and chic California lifestyle, has announced the launch of its new organization, the Z SUPPLY Foundation. The Z SUPPLY Foundation is the charitable ...
"Labour leaders on Friday called on the government to take steps for revising the wage structure for the country’s garment workers adjusting wages to living costs. Addressing a rally in front of the N ...
"French recycling firm Carbios and its partners Deloitte and T.EN Zimmer have secured a €3.3 million (US$3.7m) grant through the European Union’s LIFE funding programme. It comes in recognition of Car ...
"This in-depth report delves into how data, tech and other digital innovations are helping to drive sustainability forward in the fashion and textile industry, and are assisting brands and retailers i ...
"Data is rapidly becoming a key element in creating, tracking and communicating fashion’s sustainability strategies and progress. Accelerating action on climate change dominated the news agenda last m ...
"Pakistan’s garment industry has not taken the full advantage of its access to the European Union market because the sector is facing massive shortage of skilled manpower, said Pakistan Readymade Garm ...
