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 & 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.
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.
Learnings and Tools
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 learnings and tools 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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MoreSouth Indian NGOs raise concerns about toxic air pollution from textile factories
NGOs in Tamil Nadu have alerted the local pollution control board TNPCB about toxic air pollution in the Chengalpattu district. Residents have reported health problems, including lung infections in children, due to harmful chemicals, such as volatile organic compounds and formaldehyde being released by textile factories in the area. After NGOs have urged TNPCB to take action, a committee of environmental scientists and engineers has been formed to investigate the issue.
Read MoreViet Nam is embracing sustainability and innovation for global competitiveness
The garment industry in Binh Dinh (Viet Name) is actively embracing a green transformation to meet global market demands for eco-friendly production. With 152 companies employing around 35,000 workers, the sector has invested in modern machinery and innovative technologies to enhance productivity and reduce environmental impact. Despite challenges such as high input costs and reliance on import materials, Viet Nam is focusing on improving its competitiveness through shifting towards sustainable production and a diversified product range.
Read MoreThe Indian Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj spoke at the international conference "Viksit Bharat - Technical Textiles for Sustainable Growth & Development" in New Delhi. He emphasized the growing importance of technical textiles, especially man-made fibers, both globally and domestically. The government has taken several initiatives to boost the sector, including Start-up and research projects. The Union Minister is confident that the industry will cross the 2030 export target of $10bn.
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