August 2023

EU sets new corporate sustainability reporting guidelines

EU sets new corporate sustainability reporting guidelines

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For use by all businesses subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the European Commission has adopted the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The transition to a sustainable European Union (EU) economy has advanced with this. Climate change, biodiversity, and human rights are just a few of the environmental, social, and governance challenges that …

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UK must drastically lower the amount of textile waste, according to a policy paper

UK must drastically lower the amount of textile waste, according to a policy paper

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The United Kingdom must dramatically reduce the amount of textiles that end up in residual trash, according to a recent policy document from the UK government, to meet its waste targets and Net Zero promises. The new waste prevention program for England is contained in the document “Maximizing Resources, Minimizing Waste.” It outlines our main …

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'Econogy' for sustainable global textile production is introduced by Messe Frankfurt

‘Econogy’ for sustainable global textile production is introduced by Messe Frankfurt

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Texpertise Network, a division of Messe Frankfurt, is refocusing its sustainability efforts at more than 50 textile trade shows around the world. The textile events will take on a new collective identity and emphasize sustainability more strongly, showcasing it as a crucial element and a driving force in the global textile sector. This transition will …

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Marimekko, a Finnish firm, collaborates with Origin by Ocean

Marimekko, a Finnish firm, collaborates with Origin by Ocean

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Marimekko and Origin by Ocean, two Finnish companies, have teamed together in a pilot project to rethink a more environmentally friendly textile printing method. The research intends to replace synthetic chemicals and lower the amount of chemicals used in Marimekko’s printing process. A Finnish technology and material innovation business called Origin by Ocean is developing …

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Zero-waste carbon capture project launched by Walmart and Rubi Laboratories in the US

Zero-waste carbon capture project launched by Walmart and Rubi Laboratories in the US

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Walmart and Rubi Laboratories have announced pilot projects to capture carbon emissions from suppliers in the Walmart supply chain and convert them into waste-free garment prototypes. The manufacturing pilot will test the carbon emission capture at some of Walmart’s facilities and look at how Rubi’s technology might be more fully integrated into the Walmart supply …

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EU and the Philippines move toward an FTA, with a focus on sustainability

EU and the Philippines move toward an FTA, with a focus on sustainability

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The European Union (EU) and the Philippines have stated their intention to work together to consider resuming discussions for a cutting-edge, fair, and sustainable free trade agreement (FTA). This bilateral “scoping process” aims to evaluate the level of agreement on the potential FTA. If successful, FTA talks between the EU and the Philippines can start …

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