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 »
Fashion brands called out for stalling on a new Accord 4th August 2021 No Comments AMSTERDAM – Clean Clothes Campaign has publicly called out fashion brands including H&M, Primark, Inditex, Bestseller and C&A for failing to back the renewal of Read More »
Wood-based fibres degrade within 60 days – study 4th August 2021 No Comments LONDON – A new study found that wood-based cellulosic fibres fell apart within 30 days and fully degraded within 60 days in seawater. In contrast, Read More »