News Deadly China shoe factory fire followed repeated safety warnings BEIJING – A footwear factory in China where 28 people died had been repeatedly ordered to address fire hazards and Read More »
News EU adopts leather exemption from deforestation rules BRUSSELS – The European Commission has adopted a delegated act removing cattle hides, skins and leather from the scope of Read More »
News New LCA gives fresh insight on cashmere impacts LONDON – The environmental impact of cashmere depends more heavily on herd productivity and management practices than on whether goats Read More »
News Textile EPR rollout ‘highly fragmented’, new analysis finds BRUSSELS – New analysis has found wide differences in how textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes are being developed in Read More »
News Avalo claims 47 per cent carbon cut in first LCA TEXAS – Avalo says an independent life cycle assessment (LCA) found major emissions and water reductions from its first commercial Read More »
News Workers at Target supplier win US$6m in back pay WASHINGTON – More than 750 garment workers in Guatemala have received US$6m after labour rights groups uncovered wage theft at Read More »
News IAF calls time on cheap sourcing model LONDON – Fashion brands should stop chasing the lowest prices and tackle far bigger losses from overproduction, excess inventory and Read More »
News Bangladesh opens door to Shein-style selling DHAKA – Bangladesh Bank has opened a formal route for exporters to sell directly to overseas consumers via online marketplaces. Read More »
News Bangladesh calls for post-LDC trade clarity DHAKA – Bangladesh is urging a clearer trade settlement with the EU before the country graduates from LDC status in Read More »