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Organic cotton production backed in Brazilian states
BRASÍLIA – Organic cotton production in Brazil has been given a boost with a new project which will support around
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Study: cotton most prevalent microfibre in deep seas
PLYMOUTH – Pollution from cellulose fibres such as cotton and linen made up 80 per cent of all deep-sea microfibres
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Why garment worker burnout is bad for business
LONDON – Garment worker burnout, as well as being unethical, is also bad for business. The cover story of the
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New laws, stronger enforcement: UK fashion enquiry hears evidence
LONDON – New laws and stronger enforcement are needed to better regulate exploitation in the global supply chains of UK
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Brands charging punitive fines for late delivery, claims supplier
LEICESTER – A UK apparel retailer is raking in a seven figure sum annually by charging clothng garment manufacturers for
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EU resolution calls for Accord’s continuation
BRUSSELS – The European Parliament has passed a resolution calling on the Bangladesh Government to allow the work of the
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BCI releases Better Cotton leaderboards
LONDON – Better Cotton Initiative has released new leaderboards showing the world’s top users of Better Cotton. The world’s top
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C&A Foundation helps Indian cotton farmers slash water use
GUJARAT – Cotton farmers in India using water-saving drip irrigation techniques have radically cut water use while boosting revenues. A
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Asos and Denim Expert among new ZDHC members
AMSTERDAM – UK online fashion giant, Asos, has joined the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme as a signatory brand. The
28 killed as Moroccan garment factory flooded
10th February 2021
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TANGIERS – 28 workers have been killed after a garment factory in Morocco was flooded by rainwater. Local reports suggest the factory, located in the
India announces plans for 7 ‘mega’ textile parks
10th February 2021
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NEW DELHI – The Indian Government has announced proposals for seven huge textile parks over the next three years as part of plans to boost
Supply squeeze leads to organic cotton price rise
10th February 2021
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TEXAS – Supply-side dynamics are leading to increased prices and shortages of organic cotton. Organic cotton costs have increased by more than a quarter since
Unions call for global pressure on Myanmar military junta
10th February 2021
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YANGON – Ten global unions are calling on the UN Security Council to impose sanctions against military leaders responsible for the coup in Myanmar. The
