2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Fast fashion's dirty little secret (hint: it's oil)
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 09, 2022 08:27 PM

"Whether you consider yourself a fashion maven or not one thing is true: you wear clothes. It's a basic rule of most societies. But in recent years, it's become clear that the clothes that keep us war ...

Better Cotton Principles and Criteria: Revision
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 09, 2022 08:27 PM

"At Better Cotton, we believe in continuous improvement – not only for Better Cotton Farmers, but for ourselves as well. In line with codes of good practices for voluntary standards, we periodically r ...

Why sustainable fashion is the only way forward
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 09, 2022 08:27 PM

"Listen, it’s not your fault you go to the stores with the cheaper selection. Seriously, who wouldn’t? The only reason we go into stores we can’t afford is to daydream, spend a rare and blessed gift c ...

Uniqlo defends decision to remain in Russia
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 09, 2022 08:27 PM

"The parent company of Japanese casualwear giant Uniqlo on Monday defended a decision to keep Russian stores open even as rivals Zara and H&M suspend operations in the country following its invasion o ...

Alchemie finishing solution cuts resource use
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 09, 2022 08:27 PM

"Textile innovator Alchemie Technology has developed a new precision digital finishing solution it believes could significantly reduce a manufacturer’s energy, chemical and water usage. " ...

The Movement secures fresh funds
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 09, 2022 08:26 PM

"Dutch start-up The Movement has secured €1 million (US$1m) in pre-seed funding, which will be invested in developing the company’s traceability solution and researching ‘sustainable’ materials." ...

ACPE Webinar - Trial Phase Introduction
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 09, 2022 08:26 PM

"The European Outdoor Group (EOG) is part of the Accelerating Circularity Project Europe (ACPE) and has been supporting its work since 2021 as a member of the steering committee. The Project’s mission ...

COP26 and renewable energy perspective of Bangladesh
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 09, 2022 08:26 PM

"Bangladesh is the signatory of COP conference and agrees to keep temperature hike to 1.5°C to control global warming. The Kyoto agreement COP3 in 1997 sets, for first time, the direction for green en ...

Estonian resale platform targets new markets
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 09, 2022 08:26 PM

"Estonian secondhand fashion platform Upty has raised €650,000 (US$705,000) via a pre-seed funding round, and has started a new round of investment as it targets a total of €3 million (US$3.2m)." ...

EPR delayed in the UK with no new date set
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 09, 2022 08:26 PM

"Plans to introduce a new extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme in the UK will not go ahead as planned next year, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced." ...

M&S programme for garment workers resumes
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 09, 2022 08:26 PM

"A Marks and Spencer (M&S) programme to promote gender equality in garment factories in its global supply chain is resuming after a two year halt triggered by the global coronavirus pandemic." ...