2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Backpack manufacturer Osprey using 3D printing
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 14, 2022 04:26 PM

"Backpack specialist Osprey has introduced the first backpack that comes partly from a 3D printer. And can thus come to market much faster than usual. Vaude is also working on the topic of 3D printing ...

China needs factory workers, not drivers: NPC delegate
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 14, 2022 04:26 PM

"Factory bosses blame food delivery platforms for taking away labor, asking the government to help them raise wages. [...] Zhang Xinghai, a National People’s Congress delegate and chairman of Chongqin ...

China cools on biodegradable plastic
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 14, 2022 04:26 PM

"With the official stance shifting from all-in to wait-and-see, the future of biodegradable plastic in China is uncertain. China’s “toughest ever” drive to reduce single-use plastics has been underway ...

In China, sustainability is bubbling up
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 14, 2022 04:26 PM

"Customer behaviour and government policy mean greater incentive for both Chinese manufacturers and brands to adopt new sustainable practices. Chinese manufacturers are getting a clear message from br ...

Santanderina’s S360 gives textile waste new life
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 14, 2022 04:26 PM

"Spain-based mill Textil Santanderina is closing the loop with its S360 production process. The solution takes pre- and post-consumer waste and upcycles it into new textiles. At a recycling plant in M ...

Want sustainable change? Convince your staff
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 14, 2022 04:26 PM

"Spurred by sustainably-minded leaders, brands including Lululemon and Lush are creating a virtuous cycle of personal growth and organisational change. Sustainability initiatives start at the top, but ...

New U.S legislation would require forced labor audits
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 14, 2022 04:26 PM

"On February 3, Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Slave-Free Business Certification Act of 2022. [...] The legislation would add to existing measures recently co ...

Pakistan-ILO signing of Better Work Program lauded
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 14, 2022 04:26 PM

"“After nearly five years of intensive advocacy, lobbying and networking by Employers Federation of Pakistan as well as frequent ILO scoping missions to Pakistan, the ILO Better Work Programme has bee ...

Interview with Ahammed Ali Babu [Blue Planet Knitwear]
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 14, 2022 04:26 PM

"Our future plan is to work with at least 50 per cent of sustainable fabrics With its expertise in spinning, knitting, printing and embroidery, Blue Planet Knitwear Ltd (BPKW) has a three-fold vision— ...

China: US Should Fully Apply New Forced Labor Law
by Kyna Intel — last modified Mar 14, 2022 04:26 PM

"The new US forced labor law should heighten scrutiny of company supply chains that are linked to forced labor in China, Human Rights Watch said today in a submission to the federal Forced Labor Enfor ...