Climate & Environment
How does Climate Change affect the garment and textiles industry?
The garment and textiles sector is not only vulnerable to the effects of Climate Change, but it is also a key contributor to the problem. What initiatives, projects and publications are shining a light on the Climate and Environmental challenge in the sector? What solutions already exist in the industry and what more needs to be done?
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Interview: “Fostering a recycling industry will definitely put Cambodia on the international map for circularity”
An interview with Massimiliano Tropeano, FABRIC Asia, Senior Advisor for Garment Sector, about the importance of a better waste management and what solutions are available.
Interview: Find out what the Climate Action Training is all about
An interview with Tracy Nilsson, adidas' Senior Director of Social-Environmental Affair and a passionate advocate for sustainability issues in the fashion industry.
Learning: How to improve Chemical Management through more Sustainable Practices
How can factories improve their own Chemical Management systems? What role do brands, retailers and suppliers play in this process? Find the answers here.
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rPSF – the need for policy reform to enhance textile sustainability
In recent years, sustainable development has garnered significant attention across various industries. Among these sectors, the textile industry has notably advanced in adopting eco-friendly practices predominantly guided by large companies promoting their persona of eco-friendly business models. One of the key focus areas includes the use of recycled or alternative man-made fibers (MMFs) such as the recycled polyester staple fiber (rPSF) to reduce the heavy reliance on virgin materials and associated environmental pollution. Currently, man-made fibers make up 72% of global textile fiber consumption, and the demand for polyester in the global market is expected to grow at Compound Annual Growth Rate of 4.95% (USD 29 billion) by end of CY27.
Read More"Up-cycling or DIYing is definitely a better way to decrease individual waste and carbon emission. It’s best to always be nature-friendly.", said, Kapil Bhatia the founder of UNIREC.
Read MoreGreen is fashionable: how can the textile industry reduce its environmental impact?
One hundred billion items of clothing are sold worldwide every year. That’s 60% more than 15 years ago, according to the French Agency for Ecological Transition (ADEME). Clothing production could account for 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But will rising awareness of this issue within the fashion industry and among consumers help avert this serious increase?
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