Sustainability

The EU Council approves ecodesign and forbids destroying unsold textiles

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The ecodesign rule, which establishes strict guidelines for sustainable products inside the European Union (EU), was formally enacted by the European Council. The rule expressly forbids the destruction of unsold footwear and textiles, with brief exceptions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), and it gives the Commission the authority to enact such prohibitions for other …

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Panel discussion held on the Green Revolution

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The solar energy sector in Bangladesh has the ability to strengthen the national economy and increase employment. Along the whole value chain, from installation and manufacture to operation and maintenance, solar systems generate jobs that lower poverty and promote socioeconomic development. The same was said by speakers during the panel discussion titled “The Green Revolution: …

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A textile circularity event is held in Rochester by Goodwill Industries

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For a two-day summit on textile circularity, Goodwill Industries International (GII) and its affiliated organizations from the US, Canada, and Finland gathered in Rochester, New York. Researchers from the Rochester Institute of Technology were among the attendees, as well as representatives from the textile recycling industries including Tomra, Sortile, and Accelerating Circularity. Counting cutting-edge methods …

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Report: Encouraging worker rights and a living wage requires responsible shopping choices

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To uphold worker rights and guarantee equitable remuneration, including living wages for all, fashion companies must adopt responsible purchasing methods, according to research published by the non-profit Global Fashion Agenda, located in Copenhagen. In the study titled “Fashion CEO Agenda 2024,” the GFA has identified five crucial opportunities for fashion executives and the industry as …

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Reduced import taxes on renewable energy materials are demanded by RMG stakeholders

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The government is being urged to reduce import duties on solar power equipment and other renewable energy supplies by specialists in the garment sector and representatives from ready-made garment (RMG) companies. They also stress how important it is for governments to support the creation of domestic companies that produce equipment for renewable energy sources. This …

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Product tracing is added by S. Oliver to its online store

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There is now a tracing tool available for some products on the S. Oliver website, allowing buyers to obtain details like certificates and evidence of the sustainable materials used in each item of clothing. One of the traceable products is S. Oliver’s “empowering farmer’s collection,” which consists of clothing made from Indian organic cotton. The …

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Under Armour releases their first Neolast product

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With the Vanish Pro Tee, Under Armour introduces Neolast, a high-performance fabric that it claims will solve environmental problems with regular elastane while also promising durability, elasticity, and breathability. The Neolast fiber innovation from the brand will only be available on the Under Armour website. Its goal is to assist the firm in achieving its …

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Kering and National University of Singapore collaborate to assess the impact in the Asia-Pacific area

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To establish a framework for assessing the sustainability plans of significant Asia-Pacific companies, Kering and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have formally cooperated. Kering used the Singaporean conference “Nature in the City” to announce their relationship with the NUS Centre of Governance and Sustainability. With a focus on the business plans of the 50 …

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Sweden offers Bangladesh help to ensure the sustainability of the RMG sector

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Sweden has reached out to Bangladesh with a proposal for a cooperative endeavor to promote sustainability in the apparel industry. This suggestion was made during a recent discussion between state minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid and Swedish ambassador to Bangladesh Alexandra Berg Von Linde at the latter’s ministry office in the …

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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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