The Union Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has reportedly assured the Visakhapatnam Ukku Parirakshana Porata Committee (VUPPC) that the Centre will provide financial assistance of ₹10,000 crore by January 15, 2025, to support the revival of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (RINL-VSP). VUPPC representatives J. Ayodhya Ram, V. Srinivasa Rao, D. Adinarayana and Mantri Rajasekhar met Mr. Kumaraswamy […]
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released its first-ever report addressing the environmental and systemic challenges [1] posed by the growing surplus of discarded textiles. This landmark report marks the first federal acknowledgment of textile waste as a significant concern in the United States. According to the report, textile waste has surged by 50% […]
Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, launched the U.S. Policy Member Expert Team (MET) [1]. MET is an advisory group that defines policy priorities and guides regional advocacy strategies for the textiles, apparel, and consumer goods sectors. The expert team comprises of representatives from leading brands, manufacturers, and affiliates, bringing together industry expertise to provide […]
Cambodia, Costa Rica, India, Ecuador, Mongolia, Pakistan, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago have joined forces to launch a $45-million, six-year initiative [1] aimed at reducing hazardous chemicals in the fashion and construction industries. The initiative is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). This ambitious program, led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United […]
Public Eye has unveiled a comprehensive report, One-Earth Fashion [1], outlining 33 measurable targets aimed at reforming the global fashion system by 2030. The report identifies 12 key areas for transformation, including overproduction, greenhouse gas emissions, waste, and workers’ rights. The report sets ambitious goals, such as reducing the use of virgin materials by 40%, […]
TextileGenesis, part of the Lectra Group, is revolutionising cotton traceability with its cutting-edge Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. Designed for fashion brands and sustainable textile manufacturers, the platform ensures reliable digital traceability from fibre to consumer, fostering transparency and sustainability across the supply chain. In partnership with the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF), a […]
The Vietnam-based subsidiary of US insole manufacturer OrthoLite, Cirql, announced Cirql Zero, an innovative foam material intended to be biodegradable and industrially compostable, in response to the demand for sustainable midsole components in the footwear sector. It is the first midsole foam capable of scaling up manufacturing to meet worldwide demand, which is anticipated to […]
