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Primark Reduces Carbon Emissions, Boosts Sustainability Efforts

Textile Insights December 5, 2024

Primark has reported a 1.9% reduction in carbon emissions across its value chain since 2019, with an 11.6% decrease compared to last year. This marks the beginning of the retailer’s decarbonization programme decoupling from growth. The company is on track to meet its goal of halving carbon

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DS Group Unveils India’s First Outdoor Liquid Tree

Textile Insights December 3, 2024

In a pioneering effort to advance urban sustainability, the Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a prominent FMCG conglomerate, has partnered with Liquid Trees, a climate tech startup, to unveil India’s first outdoor Liquid Tree. Installed at the DS Headquarters in Noida, this marks a significant step in the fight against climate change and urban air […]

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Indorama Ventures Showcases Sustainability Innovations At COP29

Textile Insights November 25, 2024

Indorama Ventures Public Company Ltd, a global leader in sustainable chemicals, highlighted its advancements in recycling and sustainability at COP29, held from November 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The company, in partnership with the Thai government, presented at the Thailand Pavilion and its booth, showcasing milestones like recycling over 130 billion PET bottles since

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Ecofrico Launches Sustainable Hemp Backpack Collection

Textile Insights November 22, 2024

Ecofrico, a trailblazing e-commerce brand dedicated to sustainable fashion, has unveiled its latest collection of hemp backpacks and accessories, ethically crafted in Nepal and designed in India. This new line showcases Ecofrico’s commitment to combining eco-conscious materials with style and resilience. Hemp, known for its minimal environmental footprint and

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Fashion For Good Launches ‘World Of Waste’ Tool To Tackle Textile Waste

Textile Insights November 12, 2024

Fashion for Good, with catalytic funding from Laudes Foundation and IDH, has launched World of Waste, a free online tool developed in partnership with Reverse Resources, Global Fashion Agenda, Circle Economy and Accelerating Circularity. The platform maps global textile waste hotspots, providing aggregated data on waste volume, composition and type, helping recyclers and

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LAWMA Proposes Ban On Textile Waste Disposal At Landfills

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced an impending ban on textile waste disposal at landfills across Lagos, highlighting the economic and environmental potential of recycling textile materials. Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, disclosed this development at the Lagos Fashion Week event, held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria

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Europe’s Textile Recycling Industry Facing Severe Crisis

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

Europe’s textile sorting and recycling sector is grappling with a severe crisis, surpassing even the challenges experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic. The industry is under intense strain due to global disruptions, including the war in Ukraine, logistical issues in Africa and the accelerated demand for ultra-fast fashion. As a result, Europe faces an oversupply of […]

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Closing The Loop: How EPR Policies Can Transform Textile Waste Into Opportunity

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

As the fashion industry grapples with mounting environmental concerns, the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has emerged as a cornerstone policy to address textile waste. This report, authored by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, explores how EPR can reshape the textile industry by shifting the focus from linear consumption patterns to sustainable, circular

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PUMA Unveils World’s First T-Shirt Made From 100% Textile Waste

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

PUMA, a part of a multi-brand consortium that has launched the world’s first piece of clothing made entirely from textile waste, utilizing innovative bio-recycling technology developed by French company CARBIOS. This groundbreaking project has produced a plain white T-shirt crafted from mixed and coloured textile waste. Using CARBIOS’ enzymatic biorecycling technology,

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Over 50% Of Indian Manufacturers Prioritising Investments In Sustainable Practices: PwC Study

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

An overwhelming majority of Indian manufacturers are prioritising sustainability to target a 2-3x rise in profits over the next three to five years, according to PwC’s report — Decoding the Fifth Industrial Revolution: Marching towards a resilient, sustainable and human-centric future. Covering six industries, the study finds, 93 per cent of Indian manufacturers are