BASEL – NGO Public Eye has accused the Swiss agricultural chemical company Syngenta of exporting pesticides it claims are linked …
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Can fur ever be fair?
PARIS – Can real fur ever be fair and ethical? That is the question Apparel Insider asked as it approached …
Fashion sector warns of supply chain chaos after Trump tariffs
WASHINGTON – The US has slapped 10 per cent tariffs on another US$200bn of Chinese imports in a move the …
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Friends of the Earth targets polyester in microplastic campaign
LONDON – Environmental group Friends of the Earth has launched a campaign to educate consumers on microplastics and ultimately try …
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New apparel sector guide launched on SDGs
NEW YORK – A new report offers detailed guidance to the apparel industry on how it can benefit from and …
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Investors urge for Bangladesh Accord’s continuation
NEW YORK – A group of 153 global investors representing US$2.8 trillion in assets have called for the continuation of …
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Chemical exposure for workers a “global health crisis” says UN briefing
GENEVA – Worker exposure to hazardous chemicals is a global health crisis claims a major new international report. Written by …
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Monthly minimum wage agreed at US$95 in Bangladesh
DHAKA – The Bangladesh Minimum Wage Board for readymade garment workers has set Tk8,000 (US$95) as the new minimum monthly …
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New report calls on fashion industry to end greenwashing
LONDON – A new report has called on the UK government and fashion industry to develop initiatives to tackle greenwashing …
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