STOCKHOLM – Sweden has become only the second country in Europe to pass Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws on textiles…Read the full story… Sweden passes EPR laws on textiles, clothing
North Face called out for virtue signalling
HOUSTON – US outdoor brand, The North Face, has been called out for virtue signalling after it refused to provide…Read the full story… North Face called out for virtue signalling
Fashion brands ranked on responsible viscose
LONDON – New research has ranked 100 leading fashion brands including Nike, Costco, Walmart, TJ Maxx, ASOS and Levi’s alongside…Read the full story… Fashion brands ranked on responsible viscose
Los Angeles garment workers press for new laws
LOS ANGELES – Garment workers in Los Angeles this week launched a new campaign to pass laws aimed at protecting…Read the full story… Los Angeles garment workers press for new laws
Why greenwashing is the enemy of progress
LONDON – Which is the most sustainable fashion brand? Ask 100 different people this question and you are likely to…Read the full story… Why greenwashing is the enemy of progress
Covid and civil war leave Ethiopian garment sector in crisis
HAWASSA – New research has found thousands of Ethiopian garment workers at Ethiopia’s flagship Hawassa Industrial Park lost their jobs…Read the full story… Covid and civil war leave Ethiopian garment sector in crisis
Brands respond to damning WRC report
WASHINGTON – Nike, adidas and Gap have responded to research by the Worker Rights Consortium which suggested garment workers are…Read the full story… Brands respond to damning WRC report
Cellulose ‘powder’ boosts cotton yields in pilot
STOCKHOLM – Cellulosic powder generated during the separation of polyester-cotton blends by Hong Kong researchers has been found to increase…Read the full story… Cellulose ‘powder’ boosts cotton yields in pilot
How can we fix a broken industry?
GENEVA – Last week we reported on research by the Worker Rights Consortium which showed that cancelled orders have left…Read the full story… How can we fix a broken industry?