Ecotextile News Bulletin 29.02.2024

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Thursday, 29th February 2024

Podcast: Figuring out fashion’s CO2 emissions WAKEFIELD – If the global textile sector is to reduce the impact of its CO2 emissions on the planet – it first needs to know where they come from in the supply chain. To explain one way... Read More European due diligence fails to win backing BRUSSELS - European Union proposals to make companies liable for human rights and environmental impacts in their global supply chains have been dealt a major blow today when they failed to achieve the... Read More Scientists develop 'alternative' to indigo dyes COPENHAGEN - Scientists in Denmark claim they have developed a new process for dyeing blue denim which reduces the environmental impacts associated with indigo by as much as 92%. Researchers... Read More Shein ponders London listing after US concerns LONDON - Ultra fast fashion giant Shein is reportedly exploring the option of a public listing in London amidst concerns its initial public offering (IPO) bid in New York will be blocked over its ties... Read More Performance Days: Stay tuned for spring fair! SPONSORED CONTENT - Only a few weeks left until PERFORMANCE DAYS, the sustainable sourcing fair for functional fabrics, gets underway on 20th and 21st of March in Munich! The expert-jury has... Read More Sponsored Content TESTEX - your partner for OEKO-TEX® certification Click here to read more   Research paper urges action on microfibre pollution LONDON - A major research paper is challenging the UK government to do more to tackle microfibre pollution by mandating for filters in all new washing machines. The paper, ‘Filtration as an effective and near-term solution to reduce the release of microplastics in the environment’, co-authored... Read More Report highlights brands use of bleaching chemicals ISTANBUL - A new report published by the Clean Clothes Campaign Turkey has revealed the harmful impact of using potassium permanganate (PP) in the denim bleaching process. The report, which approached 44 brands for their input, focuses on the effect of PP chemical use on worker health and... 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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