Ecotextile News Bulletin 08.02.2024

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Thursday, 8th February 2024

New tool counts textile process CO2 emissions A new tool from the Apparel Impact Institute will be able to calculate the cumulative CO2 emissions for each process and sub-process from textile manufacturing – an industry first. On the 22nd February, we will broadcast the first of a 3-part Ecotextile Talks podcast on the Aii Climate Solutions... Read More 'Industry first' microplastics test developed Italian textile manufacturer Aquafil has developed what it claims is the first methodology to precisely measure the amount of microplastics released in the textile industry. The company says... Read More Textile recycling project claims progress BRANDE – A Danish consortium launched three years ago to find new textile recycling solutions says it has identified two new methods for recycling polyester waste. The ‘ReSuit’ (Recycling... Read More Germany slated for due diligence law threat BRUSSELS - Campaigners have condemned German politicians who they say are threatening to derail European Union (EU) proposals to make companies liable for human rights and environmental issues in their... Read More Vietnam 'forced labour' exports overtake China WASHINGTON DC - Vietnam overtook China last year as the country having the most textile and apparel exports to the USA intercepted under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). The US... Read More Sponsored Content TESTEX - your partner for OEKO-TEX® certification Click here to read more   Texworld buyers receptive to ‘Econogy’ concept PARIS – Messe Frankfurt says the vast majority of buyers at the ongoing Texworld Evolution Paris trade fair this week, now ask exhibitors for products with sustainable attributes. Speaking to Ecotextile News at the event in Porte de Versailles, Claudia Franz, Messe Frankfurt brand director... Read More RadiciGroup outlines sustainability 'roadmap' BERGAMO – Italian chemicals, plastics and synthetic fibres producer RadiciGroup has published its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) plan in which it sets out a series of targets aimed at boosting its overall sustainability performance. Entitled 'From Earth to Earth', Radici... Read More OUT NOW - FEB/MAR ISSUE 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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