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Remake calls for Levi’s to sign safety accord at Times Square protest - Kyna Intel, 2022-06-29T18:33:16+07:00

"Remake says Levi’s is ignoring garment workers’ demands for safer work environments. The advocacy organization staged a demonstration outside Levi’s flagship ...

Firefighters in Bangladesh lack safety gear, adequate training - Kyna Intel, 2022-06-29T18:33:16+07:00

"Factory fires rising in South Asian nation as safety law flouted. [...] "The capacity of our Fire Department is poor when compared to other countries in the ...

Abuse of shop workers rises again as staff blame cost-of-living stress - Kyna Intel, 2022-06-29T18:33:16+07:00

"New figures from The Institute of Customer Service revealed 44% of frontline service staff have experienced hostility from customers in the past six months – ...

A novel PET-like plastic is made from non-edible plant parts - Kyna Intel, 2022-06-29T18:33:16+07:00

"Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland have developed plastic from non-edible parts of the plant, a university ...

Tamara Cincik reflects on speaking at CHOGM 2022 in Rwanda - Kyna Intel, 2022-06-29T18:33:44+07:00

"I spoke about the issues of waste across the supply chain: not only the consequences of the Global North offshoring our waste to the Global South - an issue ...

Fast Retailing backs ILO project in Bangladesh - Kyna Intel, 2022-06-29T18:33:16+07:00

"Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has announced its support for a new International Labour Organization (ILO) initiative to enhance social security protection for ...

Why fabric choice matters in combating microplastic pollution in the oceans and waters - Kyna Intel, 2022-06-29T18:33:16+07:00

"Cotton fibers break down faster in land and water From research journals and news headlines to social posts, there is increasing attention to microplastics in ...

Eco-friendly packaging is in fashion: what does it mean and what are your options? - Kyna Intel, 2022-06-29T18:33:16+07:00

"Eco-friendly packaging is an important piece of the sustainability puzzle, but not all options are created equal. Here’s the low-down on everything from ...

ZQRX, Land to Market promote regenerative wool - Kyna Intel, 2022-06-29T18:33:16+07:00

"The New Zealand Merino Company’s (NZM) regenerative wool platform, ZQRX, has announced a partnership with the Savory Institute’s Land to Market programme in a ...

Attempted rape of garment worker on bus, accused denied bail - Kyna Intel, 2022-06-29T18:33:16+07:00

"The court has denied bail to Johnny Das, accused in the case of attempting to rape a young woman and jumping off a moving bus at Bakalia in Chittagong. [...] ...