Ecotextile News Bulletin 30.01.2024

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Tuesday, 30th January 2024

Fashion Pact releases cotton climate report PARIS - The Fashion Pact initiative has produced the first report from its 'Unlock' project which seeks to reduce the impact of global cotton production on climate change. The Fashion Pact partnered with sustainability consultancy 2050 to launch Unlock which seeks to address challenges including... Read More ECHA launches new chemicals database HELSINKI -The ECHA, the agency responsible for implementing European Union chemical regulations, has launched a new, publicly accessible chemicals database. The ECHA already maintains the largest... Read More IKEA owner decouples emissions from growth LEIDEN - IKEA owner, the Ingka Group, last year reduced its carbon footprint across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 24.3% while increasing its revenue by 30.9%, according to the company's annual sustainability report. Most... Read More European Council agrees on forced labour ban BRUSSELS - The European Council has today agreed its position on the European Union's (EU) proposed ban on products made with forced labour from the single market. It follows recent reports... Read More US under pressure to beef up forced labour law WASHINGTON DC - The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is coming under pressure to beef up the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) amidst fears that loopholes are devastating US textile and... Read More Sponsored Content The LYCRA Company and Qore® join forces to create next generation bio-derived LYCRA® fibre with QIRA® Click here to read more   Keel Labs unveils first seaweed t-shirt MORRISVILLE – Biomaterials company Keel Labs, formerly known as AlgiKnit, has unveiled the first garment made from its Kelsun seaweed-based fibre. The t-shirt, a 70% Kelsun/30% cotton blend yarn that also features a screen print using algae ink from Living Ink, was created in collaboration... Read More Arket expands childrenswear rental service STOCKHOLM - Arket, the Nordic lifestyle brand that is part of the H&M Group, has launched a infant and babywear rental service following a new partnership with London-based Bundlee, a children’s clothing rental service. Under the terms of the scheme, subscribers can rent garments from... Read More UPCOMING ISSUE - FEB/MAR 2024 New CO2 tool - production process emissions can be measured for the first time   Climate laws - how the most extensive legislation so far will impact businesses Small gesture - new Italian test for microplastic release is made public Spilling the dirt - composting the world's first biodegradable stretch denim Dodgy data - why the claim fashion causes 10% of global emissions is wrong AND MORE!  Hit the button below to get your copy Subscribe

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