Ecotextile News Bulletin 31.10.2023

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Tuesday, 31st October 2023

Video: Q&A With Emmanuel Ladent, CEO of Carbios   CLERMONT-FERRAND - Biotech specialist Carbios has developed a fully integrated and automated system that transforms polyester waste from used garments or cutting scraps into raw materials suitable... Read More Two killed in Bangladesh wage protests DHAKA - At least two people have been killed after protests over garment workers' wages escalated in Bangladesh where thousands of angry workers clashed with security forces and damaged at least 40 factories. Trade... Read More US Cotton Trust Protocol claims acreage landmark MEMPHIS – The US Cotton Trust Protocol has announced an increase of 25% in the total area of planted cotton acres enrolled for current crop year, compared to 2022. Following four years of continuous... Read More Regenerative programme launched in Tanzania SINGIDA - GIZ, Helvetas and the Laudes Foundation have joined forces to launch a regenerative agriculture programme in Tanzania, Africa's largest producer of organic cotton. The 'Regenerative... Read More Boohoo 'faces lawsuit over slavery claims' MANCHESTER - Fast fashion giant Boohoo is reportedly facing a £100 million ($120m) lawsuit from investors after allegations of modern slavery wiped more than £1 billion ($1.2bn) from its value. The... Read More Sponsored Content Countering organic cotton fraud with science OEKO-TEX® supports industry challenges with the new ORGANIC COTTON certification Click here to read more   Start up for polyester recycling plant KITAKYUSHU - A joint venture between recycling technology firm Jeplan, clean fuel specialist Axens Group and sustainable energy consultancy IFP Energies Nouvelles has begun operations at its new polyester recycling plant in Japan. The aim of the Rewind PET pilot plant is to demonstrate to... Read More Burberry partners with resale firm LONDON – Luxury fashion retailer Burberry has partnered with secondhand apparel marketplace Vestiaire Collective to launch a new global resale service. Customers in the UK and US are now able to trade in their pre-owned Burberry women’s outerwear and handbags on the Burberry x Vestiaire... Read More OCT/NOV ISSUE Generation ex - Can next gen fibres ease out conventional materials?   Accelerating Higg - KPMG review digs deep into the Higg Index tools Made to last - Research breaks links between price and performance Funding progress - $250 million climate fund beneficiaries revealed   Skin in the game - managing customer allergies to clothing is far from simple AND MORE!  Hit the button below to get your copy Subscribe

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