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Kenya will use Bt cotton to revitalize the textile and garment industry.

Kenya will use Bt cotton to revitalize the textile and garment industry

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Kenya has said that it would use Bt cotton adoption to boost the textile and clothing sector. According to Mithika Linturi, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, the government is empowering cotton producers by expanding access to BT cotton seeds. Kenya repealed a 10-year prohibition on the import and consumption of …

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The US company PVH Corp uses 60% renewable energy

The US company PVH Corp uses 60% renewable energy

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According to its 2022 Corporate Responsibility report, American clothing company PVH Corp. undertook a first-ever examination of climate risk scenarios and improved carbon accounting capabilities. It utilized and supported the usage of renewable energy sources to provide 60% of the power for owned and operated facilities. The business established its own goals for reducing greenhouse …

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In 2022, Canada's Gildan reduces scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 10.9%

In 2022, Canada’s Gildan reduces scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 10.9%

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Absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions decreased by 10.9% in 2022 compared to the base year of 2018, according to Canada’s Gildan Activewear Inc. Water intensity decreased by 18.4% over the same period. According to a recent report, the corporation incorporated sustainability-related terms into its current $1 billion revolving credit facility. In …

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Green fashion is the focus of a £1.6 million project at Plymouth University in the UK

Green fashion is the focus of a £1.6 million project at Plymouth University in the UK

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The Future Fibers Network+ (FFN+), a £1.6 million initiative from the University of Plymouth in the UK, intends to accelerate the decarbonization of the apparel and textile industries. To integrate environmental sciences into the core of the fashion and textile industries, the effort will bring together scholars and business specialists. The university’s significant investigation into …

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According to recent research carried out in south India, using laser and ultrasonic cutters on polyester knitted fabrics

Polyester microfiber release is reduced using laser and ultrasonic cutters

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According to recent research carried out in south India, using laser and ultrasonic cutters on polyester knitted fabrics—instead of conventional cut-and-sew methods—can dramatically minimize the number of microfibers released into the environment during laundry. According to an analysis of various cutting techniques conducted by R Rathinamoorthy from the fashion technology department at the PSG College …

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GreenBiz and Sustainability Consortium collaborate on net zero objectives

GreenBiz and Sustainability Consortium collaborate on net zero objectives

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The Sustainability Consortium has declared itself a GreenBiz Net Zero Community Partner, demonstrating the urgency with which numerous businesses are pursuing net-zero objectives. An online platform called GreenBiz Net Zero hosts a collaborative experience that offers cutting-edge methods for significantly lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. September 7, 2023, will be the date of the event. …

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According to Eurostat, EU greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.9% in the first quarter of 2023

According to Eurostat, EU greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.9% in the first quarter of 2023

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According to data from Eurostat, greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU) decreased by 2.9% in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023 compared to the same time in 2022. 941 million tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions (CO2-eq) were produced, down from 969 million tonnes in 2022. A noteworthy achievement in balancing economic growth and environmental …

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China claims a close relationship with Pakistan

China claims a close relationship with Pakistan

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China reaffirmed its unshakeable dedication to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and its close friendship with Pakistan, saying any attempt to sever these ties will fail. This firm statement was given by Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, during a regular press conference. There will be no success in trying to undermine …

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BTMA calls on Bangladesh's government to lower the VAT on purchases of textile waste

BTMA calls on Bangladesh’s government to lower the VAT on purchases of textile waste

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Recent calls for the repeal of a two-stage value-added tax (VAT) on the acquisition of domestic textile waste and recovered cotton yarn from the trash were made by the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA). BTMA President Mohammad Ali Khokon urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) chairman Abu Hena Mohammad Rahmatul Muneem in a letter …

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In India, Bluesign introduces sustainable Impact Services

In India, Bluesign introduces sustainable Impact Services

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Bluesign has introduced its new offering, called Impact Services, for the Indian markets as part of its continued drive to offer value propositions and sustainable solutions to the global textile supply chain. During seminars held on August 4, 2023, in Tiruppur and August 2, 2023, in Bengaluru, the service was introduced. “Sustainable Textile Manufacturing – …

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