2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Rhode Island university to research microplastics
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 13, 2022 09:24 AM

"The University of Rhode Island is to be granted US$1 million in federal assistance as it looks to better understand sources of microplastic pollution and their threat to oceans around the world." ...

Remake to Levi’s: sign the Accord!
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 13, 2022 09:24 AM

"Remake, a global advocacy organization that champions fair pay and climate justice in the clothing industry, is putting major pressure again on Levi’s this week to sign the International Accord for H ...

Lenzing signs deal for solar power plant
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 13, 2022 09:24 AM

"Austrian wood-based fibre producer Lenzing has signed a 20-year contract with two green energy companies to build a solar plant to power the fibre and pulp plant at its Lenzing base." ...

Eurofins | Chem-MAP awards Auco Chem with ZDHC Level 3
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 13, 2022 09:24 AM

"Chem-MAP are pleased to announce the upgrade to ZDHC MRSL V2.0 Level 3 for Auco Chem’s gateway listed products, after undergoing the Chem-MAP ZDHC certification process. Previously certified to ZDHC ...

10 most sustainable companies 2022
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 14, 2022 08:21 AM

"With this question in mind, Worth set out to identify and highlight ten globally impactful companies across a broad range of sectors that are making real strides in addressing their carbon output. Th ...

Lack of orders, workers laid off
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 14, 2022 08:21 AM

"Lack of new orders, production inventory, slow logistics are new realities for the textile, wood, and shoe industries. Many factories produce in moderation, workers take Saturday off, owners This pic ...

Workers campaign for $215, but employers say no
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 14, 2022 08:21 AM

"Workers in the textile, garment, footwear and travel accessories industries have launched a campaign demanding a minimum wage of $215 per month for 2023. The demand comes after several tense negotiat ...

3 more garment factories recognised as green
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 14, 2022 08:21 AM

"The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has recognised three more readymade garment factories in Bangladesh as green – raising the total number of environment-friendly establishments in the ...

Fire in Panipat’s home furnishing unit
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 14, 2022 08:21 AM

"A home furnishing unit [Home Textile India] in Panipat (Haryana) gutted in fire following sparks from a transformer outside the factory. Consequently, flames reached the factory also." ...

Baldia factory fire victims remembered
by Kyna Intel — last modified Sep 14, 2022 08:21 AM

"The families of hundreds of workers who died in the 2012 Baldia Town factory fire have demanded strict implementation of labour laws along with a safe working environment for workers in the country." ...