August 2024

China releases instructions to boost green transformation efforts

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China has published new rules to expedite efforts to realize the nation’s predetermined low-carbon, green development goals through the green transformation of enterprises, services, and other social activities. According to recommendations released by the State Council and the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, significant progress in China’s green transition will be made …

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To promote eco-friendly textiles, ILO Turkiye and EkoDoku establish a project

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The International Labour Organization (ILO) office in Turkiye has partnered with EkoDoku Women Sustainable Living Cooperative to create a campaign aimed at promoting eco-friendly textiles and increasing public awareness of the negative impacts of fast fashion in the nation. EkoDoku encourages sustainability and circularity in the textile sector and has branches in Ankara and Iskenderun. …

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SBTi validates Sweden’s Essity’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions

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The Science Based Targets project (SBTi) has certified Insights Energy’s goals to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. By 2030, the corporation wants to reduce emissions under Scopes 1 and 2 by 35%, and emissions under Scope 3 by the same percentage. These objectives are in line with the ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ …

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Modern humanoid robots are the main attraction at WRC

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Aug. 23, Beijing (APP): At the 2024 World Robot Conference (WRC), the state-of-the-art humanoid robots took center stage on Friday. They unveiled over ten innovative robotics products and highlighted Yizhuang’s significant position as a global leader in robotics innovation. The five-day conference, which got underway on August 21 in Yizhuang, Beijing, revealed a number of …

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Bangladesh is home to 60 of the top 100 LEED-certified factories worldwide

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Currently, 60 of the top 100 factories in the world, as accredited by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, are located in Bangladesh. The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) recently awarded LEED certification to two more garment factories, Saadatia Sweaters Ltd in Ashulia, Dhaka, and Executive Greentex Ltd in Sreepur, Gazipur. …

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APTMA requests that tax measures endangering the textile industry be reversed immediately

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The group issues a warning, claiming that new tax laws are driving job losses and plant closures while endangering Pakistan’s economic stability. ISLAMABAD: The government has been urged to immediately change what the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) refers to as “regressive taxation policies,” which are negatively affecting the textile industry. The group issues …

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In Japan, Neste and Mitsubishi announce a partnership on renewable plastics

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To accelerate their efforts to build defossilized supply chains for brand owners in Japan, Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) have agreed to establish a strategic partnership that will focus on developing value chains for renewable chemicals and plastics for and with Japanese brands. The partners are targeting brands in industries such as food and beverage, …

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