""Because of the coup, all the factories in Myanmar closed down. As a result, you have no job. You have no job, you have to stay at home, you have to borrow money, you have to come to Thailand illegal ...
"Most employers in Yangon's industrial zones, who want to evade factory workers' rights, including basic wages and overtime, are replacing full-time workers with part-time workers." ...
"Workers of the garment company Asrotex Limited, who are paid in the bKash account, will be able to buy the daily necessities at affordable prices from the fair price store 'Bonsai Bazar Sadai' locate ...
"Kornit Digital has announced that it is breaking the barriers for fulfillers and brands to realise the full potential of sustainable, digital production. The company is set to challenge the digital t ...
"In the first case, fire broke out in hosiery unit Vijay Apparels near Pipalwala Chowk, Purana Bazaar, Daresi. As the unit was functioning from an old and dilapidated building, the firemen were unable ...
"Mamas & Papas has announced a trio of new environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments, including a clothing take-back scheme in partnership with global charity Oxfam." ...
"Consumer ethics are becoming an increasingly large factor in how we spend our money. A 2019 Retail and Sustainability Survey by CGS found that sustainability was important to 68% of consumers, with G ...
"Recycling innovator Worn Again Technologies has launched a new recycling network which it sees as a key milestone in the upscaling of its proprietary technology." ...
"Michael Murray, Chief Executive at Frasers Group commented: “Missguided is a fantastic brand which, with the strength and scale of Frasers’ platform and our operational excellence, is well-positioned ...
"Swiss textile technology business HeiQ and outdoor apparel brand Patagonia have linked up to launch mint oil-based odour control for fabrics to reduce environmental impact." ...
"Executive summary In February 2022, the UK Government published a Levelling Up White Paper, outlining policy interventions which aim to improve opportunity and boost livelihoods across the country as ...
"Without farmers, there would be no Better Cotton. Farmers and farm workers are fundamental to Better Cotton’s work, and in the more than ten years since Better Cotton began, our programme has reached ...
"Every crisis creates a lot of need for discussion, and that fills discussion groups and multi-purpose halls. Siems Luckwaldt wonders whether the booming input industry isn't keeping us from thinking ...
"This is a joint post on behalf of the environmental organizations Naturvernforbundet [Norwegian Society for the Conservation of Nature], WWF Verdens naturfond [WWF] and Framtiden i våre hender [The F ...
"Lindex takes new circular step with a new viscose fibre based on OnceMore® – a unique, innovative process for large-scale textile recycling of blended materials. The collaboration with Södra, who are ...
"Ralph Lauren wants to manufacture products in a more responsible and circular way, part of which includes a focus on the cradle to cradle certification the US fashion company is introducing for certa ...
"Dozens of companies hired diversity leaders in the last two years, but executives who take these roles are often overworked and under-resourced." ...
"As consumer expectations of delivery times get more and more demanding, Abercrombie & Fitch has expanded its same-day delivery option to most of its UK stores." ...
"Acarsoy Tekstil workers, who were fired for being members of Öz İplik İş Union and taking action, came together at the solidarity night organized by the union." [Ed's note: see entries for Acarsoy Te ...
"When prices escalate, even with 4 hours of overtime a day, it is difficult for workers to make enough to cover the cost of living. Exhausted, salary is still less than 9 million. [...] With rent, ele ...
