The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published final updates to its Recommendations of Specifications[1], Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing. These updates aim to assist federal government purchasers and other buyers in selecting more sustainable products, climate-friendly, and contain safer chemical ingredients. This marks the recommendations’ first comprehensive evaluation and expansion in nearly a […]
Electra, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, has signed a memorandum of understanding with German steel and raw materials trader Interfer Edelstahl Group to partner on clean iron production for specialty steel. Electra is a producer of low-carbon iron and is transforming the environmental footprint of the iron and steel industry by utilizing chemistry and renewable energy […]
China’s crude steel production dropped by 4.3% in November compared to October, driven by lower profit margins and seasonal weakening in demand, according to official data released on Monday. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that the world’s largest steel producer manufactured 78.4 million metric tons of crude steel last month, down from 81.88 […]
In response to the fashion industry’s climate crisis, Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) announced several new members joining its Fashion Leap for Climate educational project, which was started in 2022 in collaboration with About You and Zalando. Cascale, a non-profit global alliance, also joins as a strategic partner, offering the programme to select members of its global […]
Vietnam’s garment-textile export value is projected to reach $44 billion in 2024, an 11.26% increase compared to 2023, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS). Import turnover is estimated at $25 billion, up 14.79%, leading to a trade surplus of $19 billion, a 6.93% rise year-on-year. VITAS President Vu Duc Giang highlighted that […]
On 10 December 2024, COTTON USA held the Cotton Day 2024 Bangladesh event in Dhaka, showcasing the benefits of integrating high-quality, sustainable US cotton into Bangladesh’s textile industry. Organised by Cotton Council International (CCI)—the export promotion arm of the National Cotton Council of America—the event aimed to bolster partnerships with Bangladeshi spinning mills and enhance […]
China’s economy is worth $18 trillion, making it one of the largest economies globally. It also has the second-largest apparel market in the world, showing the significance of consumer-spending in the fashion market. From 2013 to 2019, China’s GDP grew at a high rate of about 7% per year. In 2025, the GDP is expected to grow […]
