2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Garment workers and their ongoing battle
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 25, 2022 01:32 PM

"Garment workers and their struggle with getting their compensation on time, lawfully and above the minimum wages seem to see some favourable amendments in a few Asian provinces ever since the round o ...

Carbon data start-up secures £15m funding
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 26, 2022 09:31 AM

"Climate technology start-up Altruistiq has secured £15 million (US$18m) in seed funding, which it’ll use to scale its services, refine its technology and reach new customers across the fashion, food, ...

Textile waste “swallowed up” by cotton fields
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 26, 2022 09:31 AM

"A study in Australia has found that cotton textile waste can be scattered in cotton fields and left to break down with no adverse effects to the land’s soil health or future yields." ...

Navigating retail’s new era of risk
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 26, 2022 09:31 AM

"In the post-Covid era, retailers who rethink their supply chains will lower their exposure to risk and unlock profound competitive advantage, argues Doug Stephens. Globalised supply chains optimised ...

2022 benchmarking survey results: the AGOA decline
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 26, 2022 09:31 AM

"Fewer survey respondents reported using AGOA for sourcing in 2022, and a big contributing factor was Ethiopia’s expulsion from the program earlier this year due to human rights concerns. The country ...

Esquel now on 2 forced-labor blacklists
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 26, 2022 09:31 AM

"The world’s largest woven-shirt maker has denounced the inclusion of one of its Chinese subsidiaries on a forced-labor blacklist as “misguided” and “unjust.” “We morally oppose the use of forced labo ...

The 10 essential fast fashion statistics
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 26, 2022 09:31 AM

"Fast fashion is both an economic and sociological phenomenon that has grown to epic proportions. What we cut in costs for garments is borne twice over by the planet, and it is absolutely crucial that ...

Vaude has Green Shape label checked externally
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 26, 2022 09:31 AM

"The outdoor supplier Vaude has recruited six experts for an advisory board that will deal with the Green Shape seal on a regular basis. This is intended to strengthen the objectivity and credibility ...

Mavi kicks off annual indigo turtles project
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 26, 2022 09:31 AM

"For the ninth year, the Turkish denim brand is showing its support for the Indigo Turtles Project, an ongoing partnership with Ecological Research Society (EKAD) to help protect endangered sea turtle ...

Aussie grant supports material recovery solutions
by Kyna Intel — last modified Jul 26, 2022 09:31 AM

"The Government of Western Australia is encouraging companies and organisations with scalable programmes and services centred on promoting material recovery and waste education to apply for funding as ...