Nexamp, a leading developer of community solar projects, has partnered once again with Walmart to develop 31 new community solar projects [1] across five states in the United States: Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, and Minnesota. This partnership aims to generate over 120 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy, providing substantial benefits to local communities. The […]
For the first eight months of the fiscal year ending in March 2025 showed that India’s finished steel imports from China, according to provisional government data, say reports. The surge has raised concerns among domestic steel producers about the impact of low-cost imports from China. In response, the government has launched an investigation to determine […]
Biden’s Final Month in Office Focuses on Key Policy Goals including Gaza ceasefire, Ukraine aid With one month remaining in his term, U.S. President Joe Biden is prioritizing several foreign and domestic policy initiatives before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. According to White House aides and an internal memo obtained by Reuters, Biden’s agenda is […]
Researchers at the Centre for Material Forming at PLS University in Sophia Antipolis in France, have proposed a unique numerical decision-making framework to protect solar panels from extreme weather conditions. This innovative method combines advanced wind simulations with artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize individual solar panel angles under strong winds. Unlike previous methods, this […]
Canopy has released its annual Hot Button Report for 2024 [1], tracking the sustainability progress of man-made cellulosic fiber (MMCF) producers. The report reveals encouraging strides and critical areas for growth in the MMCF sector, with 97.5% of global production now represented. This year, 71% of rated producers earned green, partial dark green, or dark […]
The Leather Working Group (LWG) has released a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report [1], conducted by Spin 360, analyzing the environmental impact of producing one square meter of finished leather. The report evaluates 50 leather products across six categories, including footwear, furniture, leather goods, and automotive upholstery, covering the entire production process from raw […]
Sportswear giant Puma has signed a multi-year, non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Woodspin [1], to secure volumes of wood-based Spinnova fiber for future collections. Woodspin is a joint venture between Spinnova and Suzano. This collaboration aims to showcase the potential of sustainably sourced and renewable raw materials to transform the fashion industry. The partnership […]
Montreal-based visual artist Gab Bois has teamed up with the leading refurbished tech marketplace Back Market to create a Y2k inspired collection that merges sustainability with creativity. The collaboration, titled F/W 2005: Hardwear, explores the potential of tech waste in fashion, challenging notion around e-waste, overconsumption and sustainability. Back Market and Gab Bois are using fashion as a platform […]
Andre Carstens, the Netherlands Ambassador to Bangladesh, met with Anwar Hossain, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Administrator. The BGMEA Support Committee members also attended the meeting held at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara. Discussions centred on enhancing collaboration to advance Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector, with a focus on environmental sustainability through circular […]
