News Fashion initiatives providing, “licence to greenwash” LONDON – A new report claims some of fashion’s biggest and most prominent certification schemes and industry initiatives are simply Read More »
News Toxic chemicals found in counterfeit fashion WASHINGTON – A new study found that counterfeit fashion and footwear products entering the US market contained potentially dangerous levels Read More »
News EEB questions fashion’s ‘toxic’ growth model BRUSSELS – The fashion industry must end its toxic relationship with rampant economic growth, claims a new report commissioned by Read More »
News SEC wants listed companies to share climate risks WASHINGTON – The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new rules that would require listed companies to publicly disclose Read More »
News Microplastics found in canned tuna LONDON – Scientists found microplastics from polyester, polystyrene and nylon in all 32 samples of canned tuna analysed. A study Read More »
News Biden accuses Myanmar military of genocide WASHINGTON – The Biden administration has formally determined that violence committed against the Rohingya minority by Myanmar’s military amounts to Read More »
News ITUC slams Bangladesh over worker rights BRUSSELS – A new report by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) presents evidence of violations of workers’ rights in Read More »
News Victoria’s Secret accused of failing Thai garment workers AMSTERDAM – 1,388 garment workers at a Thailand-based supplier of US lingerie fashion brand Victoria’s Secret have yet to be Read More »
News US seizes Li-Ning imports over North Korea links WASHINGTON – Products from Chinese sportswear retailer Li-Ning Sporting Goods have been seized by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Read More »
Op-Ed: building back better means backing garment workers 9th April 2021 No Comments SAN FRANCISCO – Gloria Steinem famously said, “The truth will set you free. But first it will piss you off.” Here’s the truth: look in Read More »