Nayab Islam

The Competition Bureau of Canada is looking into claims of greenwashing made by Lululemon

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The Competition Bureau of Canada has launched a formal inquiry into Lululemon’s environmental claims made in its marketing campaigns because of allegations of deceptive conduct. Marianne Blondin, a bureau official, confirmed the investigation to Canadian network CBC. The activist group leading the investigation, Stand.earth, has accused Lululemon of greenwashing. The group points out discrepancies between …

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An incredible number of people attend the Varanasi Lenzing Conclave

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At The Lenzing Conclave in Varanasi on April 26, the Lenzing Group, a leading producer of wood-based specialty fibers worldwide, showcased their cutting-edge TENCEL & LENZING ECOVERO fibers for traditional wear applications. The exhibition showcased the newest fiber possibilities that are influencing the traditional wear textile industry’s future in the region. The Banarasi sarees made …

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A “world first” satellite project called GOTS will map India’s organic cotton crop

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The non-profit Global Standard, which is in charge of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has launched what is referred to as the “world’s first” program to show off the potential of remote satellite monitoring for organic cotton farming systems. India, the largest producer of organic cotton globally, initiated two noteworthy projects in 2023, according …

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Westlake presents advances in sustainable PVC at NPE 2024

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During NPE 2024, which takes place in Orlando, Florida from May 6–10, Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and cutting-edge products, will highlight its solutions that improve your life every day at OCCC West Hall Booth 203 ABC. “We are thrilled to showcase our products and sustainable solutions at NPE …

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Turkish ministry offers the ITM 2024 Exhibition delegation support

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The Ministry of Commerce of the Republic of Turkey released the “Trade Delegation Supports List” for 2024. Both the HIGHTEX 2024 International Technical Textiles and Nonwoven Exhibition and the ITM 2024 International Textile Machinery Exhibition were listed. The ITM 2024 Exhibition, organized by Teknik Fairs Inc., Tüyap Tüm Fuarcilik Yapim A.S., and the Textile Machinery …

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The US announces its first-ever nationwide freight sector emissions goal

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Along with a pledge to create a national zero-emissions freight strategy, the US government yesterday unveiled the first-ever national target to shift to a zero-emissions freight sector for truck, rail, aviation, and marine. According to a White House fact sheet, this approach entails fresh federal investments that were made public yesterday, ongoing stakeholder engagement on …

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Austria’s Lenzing receives the highest certification scores for Higg FSLM

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For five of its production sites, The Lenzing Group, a top provider of regenerated cellulose fibers to the textile and nonwovens industries, has received exceptional certification for the Higg Facility Social & Labor Module (FSLM). This required calculating the social impact of manufacturing in relation to things like pay, working hours, employee care, and health …

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Net-Zero Industry Act is passed by the EU Parliament to accelerate decarbonization

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The Net-Zero Industry Act, a ground-breaking attempt to increase the European Union’s (EU) self-reliance in technologies necessary for decarbonization, was endorsed by the European Parliament. The legislation, which was passed on Thursday, aligns with national energy and climate plans and sets ambitious goals for the continent to provide 40% of its annual net-zero technology needs …

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TU Wien in Austria creates effective filters from leftover cellulose

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Effective filters made from cellulose waste have recently been created at TU Wien. A unique type of nanostructure has been created to remove a common class of dangerous dyes from water. A material that is regarded as waste—used cellulose, such as that found in paper cups or cleaning cloths—is an essential component. A fine nano-fabric …

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To decarbonize freight operations, the UK invests $2.25 million

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Guy Opperman, the UK’s Minister of Roads, has presented the third installment of the £1.8 million (~$2.25 million) Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator, which is part of a larger £7 million (~$8.76 million) program to drive technology breakthroughs in the freight industry. The program is a component of the government’s larger plan to decarbonize freight operations …

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