Sustainability

From Bale IDs to Blockchain: Revolutionizing Traceability in Pakistan’s Cotton Sector

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Dr. Muzzamal Hussain Pakistan’s cotton sector, which drives about 60% of the nation’s exports and sustains over 10 million livelihoods, is navigating intense global pressure for ethical and transparent sourcing. As the world’s fifth-largest cotton producer, it confronts persistent challenges like child and forced labor. The ILO-UNICEF 2024 Global Estimates report nearly 138 million children …

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With 229 environmentally friendly factories, Bangladesh is a leader in sustainable fashion

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With 229 internationally recognized eco-friendly manufacturers, Bangladesh’s garment industry has solidified its leadership in sustainability and the green fashion revolution on a worldwide scale. Three additional RMG facilities in the nation have been recognized as “Green Factories,” according to Mohiuddin Rubel, the head of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). Unitex Spinning Limited …

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The third white paper from French company Lectra examines sustainable fashion

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The third white paper on sustainability in the fashion industry has been released by the Lectra Observatory, which tracks innovation and development in the furniture, automobile, and fashion sectors. It gives a broad summary of the industry, highlights issues both present and future, and notes new developments in technology. The Observatory chose to continue its …

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Turning used cooking oil in a microwave into beneficial compounds

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Researchers at Kyushu University have discovered that employing microwaves to enhance the chemical conversion of biomass into olefins—a precursor chemical used to create anything from plastics to pharmaceuticals—is possible with a zeolite material known as Na-ZSM-5. The team explains that microwave heating of Na-ZSM-5 could lead to a more sustainable and energy-efficient chemical industry in …

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Woolmark introduces the Woolmark+ program to promote sustainability in the wool industry

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Woolmark has announced the launch of Woolmark+, a vision that will bring together brands, woolgrowers, and the supply chain to secure a sustainable future for the wool industry. With a focus on circularity, Woolmark+ aims to enhance animal welfare, woolgrowers’ livelihoods, and the pace of low-impact production. The plan outlines thirteen feasible projects that aim …

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Stockmeier & BASF Introducing sustainable polyurethane binders, Urethanes USA

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The commercial manufacturing of Stobielast S polyurethane binders for playground and recreational surfacing made using 100% locally generated Biomass Balance (BMB) Lupranate methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) has been announced by BASF and STOCKMEIER Urethanes USA, Inc. (“STOCKMEIER Urethanes”). The BMB MDI is manufactured by BASF at their Verbund facility in Geismar, Louisiana. This accomplishment underscores …

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An agreement is signed by GAIL and Petron to investigate the establishment of a bio-ethylene factory in India

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by GAIL (India) Limited and Petron Scientech Inc (Petron) to investigate the establishment of a 500 Kilo Tons per Annum (KTA) bio-ethylene plant in India, along with its downstream unit(s), based on bio-ethanol produced in the plant in a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) mode. The non-binding Memorandum …

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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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A law requiring more sustainable items to be entered the EU market is implemented

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The European Union (EU) has enacted a regulation that permits the establishment of eco-design specifications and data for nearly all types of tangible commodities that are sold within the EU. The current Ecodesign Directive, which currently exclusively addresses products connected to energy, is expanded upon by the new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. According to …

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Germany’s TURNS and Tailorlux pioneered regenerated cotton traceability

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A major force in Germany’s circular textile market, TURNS GmbH, has teamed up with Tailorlux GmbH to create a ground-breaking partnership that will advance traceability and transparency for items made from recycled cotton. By utilizing physical traceability methods and European post-consumer textile waste to produce fully circular products, this partnership demonstrates their dedication to sustainability. …

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