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Levi’s, H&M And Nike Lead Fashion Industry’s Carbon Progress Rankings For 2026

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

The global fashion industry is entering a new era of climate accountability, with measurable emissions reductions replacing sustainability pledges as the benchmark for corporate performance. As stricter regulations such as the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

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Germany, France And Netherlands Push For EU Crackdown On Ultra-Fast Fashion

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Germany, France and the Netherlands have called for coordinated European action to curb the environmental impact of ultra-fast fashion, urging the European Commission to strengthen existing and upcoming regulations governing the textile sector. The proposal was presented during the EU Environment Council meeting in Luxembourg, where the three member states called for more

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OLAF Uncovers Illegal Shipment Of Over 4,200 Tonnes Of Textile Waste To Türkiye

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has uncovered an illegal trafficking operation involving more than 4,200 tonnes of textile waste shipped from Italy to Türkiye after being falsely labelled to evade strict recycling regulations. Working with the Italian Carabinieri and Turkish customs authorities, OLAF identified shipments containing high levels of non-biodegradable

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China Sets 2030 Target For Clean, Low-Carbon Energy System

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

China has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to establish a clean, low-carbon, secure and efficient energy system by 2030, reinforcing its commitment to accelerate the green transition while strengthening energy security and technological self-reliance. The plan, jointly released by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration

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Estonia To Introduce Producer Responsibility For Textiles By 2028

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

The Estonian government is moving to make producers of textiles, footwear and food products responsible for financing the collection, recycling and reduction of waste under proposed amendments to the country’s Waste Act. The draft legislation, submitted by the Ministry of Climate for approval, aims to curb textile and food waste by introducing an extended producer

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UK Watchdog Bans Recycled Clothing Ads By Adidas, Uniqlo And Calvin Klein

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned online advertisements by Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein after ruling that their environmental claims about recycled products could mislead consumers. The decision forms part of the regulator’s ongoing crackdown on greenwashing and follows an investigation into paid Google advertisements promoting

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HKRITA Signs Mou With Jeanologia And Looptworks To Scale Circular Textile Recycling

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Spanish textile technology company Jeanologia and US-based textile recycler Looptworks to establish the Green Machine Circular Textile Ecosystem, a collaborative initiative aimed at accelerating large-scale recycling of blended textiles. The

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Weave The Future 4.0 To Spotlight Circular Fashion And Textile Waste Solutions

Textile Insights July 3, 2026

With India generating 70.73 lakh tonnes of textile waste annually, the Ministry of Textiles is set to host Weave The Future 4.0 – Upcycling Edition from July 12–17, 2026, at Dilli Haat, New Delhi, to promote circular fashion, sustainable consumption and innovative textile waste solutions. Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry […]

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EU Backs Egypt’s Renewable Energy Expansion With €690 Million Grid Investment

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

The European Union has reinforced its clean energy partnership with Egypt through a €690 million investment package aimed at modernising the country’s electricity transmission network and accelerating the integration of renewable energy into the national grid. The financing package comprises a €600 million loan from the European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB

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New Zealand Explores Sustainable Textile Regulations Aligned With EU Standards

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

New research released by the Textile Advisory Group shows regulated product stewardship (RPS) for textiles could add $602 million to the economy and bring significant environmental, social and sector benefits for New Zealand. “Regulated product stewardship is the foundation of a resilient, fair and thriving textile industry in Aotearoa New Zealand, this is especially