Textiles News
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Western fashion brands that 'exploit' Bangladesh suppliers face blacklistingBangladesh's garment sector has been hit hard by the pandemic as $3 billion-worth of orders were cancelled or suspended. -
Lockdown innovation: How are Asia's sustainability practitioners staying effective in the time of coronavirus?CSR
Lockdown innovation: How are Asia's sustainability practitioners staying effective in the time of coronavirus?
How can you police deforestation or run an earth-friendly holiday resort while working from home? Eco-Business asked sustainability folk working in palm oil, consumer goods, consulting, environmental activism and journalism how they continue to do their jobs in unprecedented times.
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'Please, we are not animals': Virus fears weigh on Cambodia's garment workersCambodia's garment factories remain open despite growing fears among workers about catching the virus. -
What does the EU circular economy plan mean for China?To keep selling to the EU market, many products will need to meet new requirements.
Textiles Opinion
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Time to make fast fashion a problem for its makers– Instead of passing on old and unwanted clothes to charity stores, consumers should re-direct the items to fast fashion companies that should pay for the waste they generate and fund research on new recycling technologies. -
Empowering Bangladesh’s female garment workers– The garment industry has powered Bangladesh's economy and put more people to work than any other sector, especially women, in the last 40 years. But it has taken a heavy toll on women's mental and physical welfare. -
How fashion brands are tackling modern slavery in Mauritius– Mauritius and Bangladesh are negotiating an agreement that could put an end to bonded labour once and for all, writes Cindy Berman from the Ethical Trading Initative.
Videos
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A circular economy could save China five trillion dollars– There are large financial and environmental benefits from reducing waste, says a recent report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
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Watch: Who holds the solution to microfibre pollution?– Microfibre pollution is a growing problem around the world. What's a concerned citizen to do?
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Humans, fish, and other animals are consuming microfibres in our food and water– As tiny fibers shed from synthetic textiles invade our bodies, researchers scramble to identify potential threats.
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This Australian outfit makes "the greenest T-shirt on the planet"– Australian bank St George's start-up competition will see 12 companies competing for A$25,000 grants to make their ideas a reality. Among these is Kusaga Athletic, which says it makes the world's greenest T-shirt.
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