News Garment workers owed US$11.85bn, says Clean Clothes AMSTERDAM – New research by Clean Clothes Campaign claims garment workers globally are owed almost US$12bn in unpaid income and Read More »
News NGOs call on EU to tackle unfair purchasing practices BRUSSELS – A group of NGOs have called on the European Commission to address unfair purchasing practices in fashion supply Read More »
News Why fashion’s climate targets are losing all meaning LONDON – Does anybody really know what fashion is doing when it comes to setting climate targets? This week, the Read More »
News New SBTi goals leave Puma, Lenzing out in cold LONDON – The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has changed its minimum requirement for corporate climate action to the 1.5°C Read More »
News US urges business to cut Xinjiang ties WASHINGTON – The US government has warned businesses of intensified risks around supply chain and investment links to China’s Xinjiang province. Read More »
News EU opens Product Environmental Footprint consultation BRUSSELS – The wool industry is encouraging natural fibres proponents to make their voices heard to ensure new EU regulations Read More »
News UK MPs call for incentives for fashion reshoring LONDON – MPs in the UK have called for tax incentives and other funding to support the reshoring of fashion Read More »
News AFWA wants brands held liable for supplier violations LONDON – Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA) is launching a legal action against some of the world’s largest fashion brands Read More »
News Asos and Nordstrom announce TopShop deal LONDON – Online fashion retailer Asos has announced a joint venture with US department store chain Nordstrom that will see Topshop clothing 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 »