2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Chemists are figuring out how to recycle our clothes
by Kyna Intel — last modified Dec 15, 2022 09:29 AM

"Chemical processes could recycle the cellulose from clothing waste into renewed fibers for garment makers. Sonja Salmon is a big fan of cellulose, and that’s why she wants to destroy it. “I love cell ...

Euratex, IndustriALL plea for EU textiles strategy
by Kyna Intel — last modified Dec 15, 2022 09:29 AM

"Textile and clothing industry body Euratex and the IndustriALL global trade union have issued a joint statement calling for measures to protect both workers and employers from the impacts of the prop ...

FTC weighs greenwashing crackdown, fashion speaks up
by Kyna Intel — last modified Dec 16, 2022 09:06 AM

"The Federal Trade Commission first published the Green Guides, meant to help companies make lawful environmental marketing claims, in 1992. On Wednesday, the FTC voted to review the Guides, which hav ...

Your merchandise was made in a sweatshop. Now what?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Dec 16, 2022 09:06 AM

"When it comes to supply chain ethics, retailers may no longer be able to cede responsibility to the brands they sell. Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor, as it often does, issued a press release ...

The latest CanopyStyle audits are here
by Kyna Intel — last modified Dec 16, 2022 09:06 AM

"Today, environmental not-for-profit Canopy, with independent third-party auditors Preferred by Nature and SCS Global Services, as well as six man-made cellulosic (MMCF) producers and one dissolving p ...

Canopy publishes viscose, pulp supplier audits
by Kyna Intel — last modified Dec 16, 2022 09:06 AM

"Environmental non-profit Canopy has announced the audit findings for six man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) manufacturers and one dissolving pulp supplier, which includes three first-timers." ...

Coloreel benefits fully verified
by Kyna Intel — last modified Dec 16, 2022 09:06 AM

"Reports show that the traditional thread dyeing process generates 50 times more wastewater. Coloreel has now published both a complete life cycle analysis (LCA) and an environmental product declarati ...