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One-fifth of water pollution comes from textile dyes. But a shellfish-inspired solution could clean it up - Kyna Intel, 2023-04-24T12:34:31+07:00

"Every year, the textile industry uses 1.3 trillion gallons of water to dye garments – enough to fill 2 million Olympic-sized swimming pools. Most of this ...

Shein investing $150 million to ‘localize’ Brazil apparel production - Kyna Intel, 2023-04-24T12:34:31+07:00

"Shein will be partnering with 2,000 garment factories in Brazil, creating 100,000 new jobs over the next three years as part of a plan to help the South ...

Selfridges launches Worn Again campaign with series of in-store experiences - Kyna Intel, 2023-04-24T12:34:31+07:00

"As part of its ongoing circular Reselfridges initiative, luxury retailer Selfridges has launched a new season-long campaign designed to explore new forms of ...

Pollution by textile printing industries: NGT directs Rajasthan to pay Rs 100 crore interim compensation - Kyna Intel, 2023-04-24T12:34:31+07:00

"The National Green Tribunal has directed Rajasthan to pay an interim compensation of Rs 100 crore for damage to the environment, including pollution of the ...

Fashion brands lagging in effort to shake sweatshop tag - Kyna Intel, 2023-04-24T12:34:31+07:00

"Monday marks the 10-year anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse that killed 1130 Bangladeshi workers and sparked a push for change in safety standards ...

Should fashion opt out of Earth Day? - Kyna Intel, 2023-04-24T11:59:32+07:00

"Amid the international crackdown on greenwashing, sustainability communications experts are advising fashion brands to rethink their approach to Earth Day ...

9 in 10 Australians prioritize garment worker safety in clothing purchases, 10 years after Rana Plaza tragedy - Kyna Intel, 2023-04-24T12:28:26+07:00

"Oxfam Australia is marking the 10th anniversary of the Rana Plaza tragedy by calling on Australian brands to do more to protect the rights of garment workers; ...

Fire in Rajasthan textile factory, two workers injured - Kyna Intel, 2023-04-24T12:28:26+07:00

"A fire broke out in a textile factory located on ITI Road in the second phase of the city's industrial area on Saturday evening due to unknown reasons. This ...

New fire safety costs exceed construction price tag: businesses - Kyna Intel, 2023-04-24T12:28:26+07:00

"Businesses find the cost of meeting new fire safety standards exceed that of building a new factory since many of the prescribed materials have to be ...

Best&Less refuse to sign key accord for workers’ safety on 10-year anniversary of factory collapse - Kyna Intel, 2023-04-24T12:28:26+07:00

"Clothing brand Best&Less have refused to sign the International Accord, an industry standard workplace safety mechanism covering garment workers in ...