2022

by Kyna Intel created 2022-01-01T00:00:01+07:00
Does guilt-free shopping exist?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 15, 2022 08:47 PM

"A few months ago, I went to a secondhand store and purchased yet another oatmeal-color sweater (you can read more about this terrible habit that I’m trying to break here). When I got to the register, ...

Higg benchmarking to enable data comparison
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 15, 2022 08:47 PM

"Technology firm Higg has integrated new social and labour performance benchmarks enabling users to compare data and address problem areas. The US firm says it’s the first to offer complete performanc ...

EEA: Textiles' microplastics pollution impact
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 15, 2022 08:47 PM

"A new briefing from the European Environment Agency (EEA) spells out options to reduce the textiles industry's contribution to global microplastics pollution of the oceans. The EEA, an agency of the ...

The Industry We Want launches drivers for change
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 15, 2022 08:50 PM

"The Industry We Want is a multi-stakeholder initiative dedicated to driving industry-wide progress on key issues in the garment and footwear sector. Synthesising extensive wage data on 13 major garme ...

Fire in clothing factory
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 15, 2022 08:50 PM

" A fire broke out in a clothes factory located near ITI in the industrial area of Pali city late on Wednesday night due to unknown reasons. This caused a loss of lakhs of rupees. The fire brigade bro ...

OCA Joins the Sustainable Apparel Coalition
by Kyna Intel — last modified Feb 15, 2022 08:51 PM

"OCA is delighted to announce that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). Established in 2011, SAC is a global industry-wide group of more than 250 leading apparel, footwear and textil ...