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.
Latest News on Climate & Environment
Nextevo launches Vietnam pineapple leaf fibre facility
Singapore-based materials science startup Nextevo, has launched its “ready-to-spin” Pineapple Leaf Fiber Production Facility in Vietnam.
Read MoreGovernment Regulations Relaxation Exacerbates Indonesia’s Textile Industry Condition
The Indonesian Textile Industry is one of the pillars of the economy in this country, and one of the largest contributors to the Indonesian economy from the non-oil and gas sector.
Read MoreITMF & IAF to lead textile collaboration summit in Samarkand
The ITMF and IAF annual conferences will showcase the latest developments in the textile-apparel industry. Key sessions will focus on decarbonisation, featuring insights from Inditex, Epic Group, and the IFC, and discuss global regulatory trends with leaders from AAFA, CNTAC, EURATEX, and JTF. Topics like fibres, digitalisation, and AI will be covered.
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