Sustainability

ADB Signs First Sustainability-Linked Loan In Bangladesh With Envoy Textiles

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $30 million sustainability-linked loan with Envoy Textiles Ltd, marking ADB’s first such loan in Bangladesh. The facility follows a 2022 partnership between ADB and Envoy, one of the country’s leading denim fabric manufacturers. The proceeds will

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EU Publishes Revised Waste Framework Directive Introducing Mandatory Textile EPR

Textile Insights October 3, 2025

The European Union has officially published the revised Waste Framework Directive (Directive (EU) 2025/1892) in the Official Journal, setting the stage for significant changes in textile waste management across member states. As a Directive, it must be transposed into national law by each EU Member State, meaning compliance requirements may vary from country to country.

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RSWM Unveils Sustainability Report FY2024-25 With Record Green Milestones

Textile Insights October 3, 2025

RSWM Limited, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, showcased its growing commitment to sustainable growth by launching its Sustainability Report 2024-25. Released jointly by Riju Jhunjhunwala, Chairman & Managing Director and CEO and Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, the report highlights record achievements in environmental stewardship, circularity,

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Levi’s Nears 100% Renewable Power, What’s Next?

Textile Insights September 29, 2025

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co) has released its 2024 Sustainability Goals and Metrics report, highlighting advances in climate action, water stewardship, circularity and community investment as the company works toward its ambitious 2025 and 2030 environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets. The company, which operates iconic brands including Levi’s, Levi Strauss

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Borealis Turns Parking Lots Into Solar Farms In Partnership With ENGIE

Textile Insights September 23, 2025

Borealis has launched a 3.3 MWp solar project at its Belgian manufacturing sites in Kallo and Beringen, installing nearly 4,800 bifacial solar panels on parking canopies. The new system is expected to generate 3,250 MWh of renewable energy annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 550 tonnes each year. The solar canopies, installed by ENGIE Sun4Business, provide […]

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DITF Invests In Solar To Cut Emissions, Boost Sustainability

Textile Insights September 23, 2025

The German Institutes of Textile and Fibre Research (DITF) has commissioned a new photovoltaic system at its Denkendorf site, marking a key step in its sustainability roadmap. With an installed capacity of 840 kWp, the solar units have been set up on building rooftops and covered parking areas. The project involved an investment of €1.6 […]

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Selenis Launches Texnascis, Driving Textile-To-Textile Recycling For A Circular Future

Textile Insights September 23, 2025

Selenis, a global leader in specialty polyesters, has announced the launch of Texnascis, its new brand dedicated to textile-to-textile recycling. Texnascis will serve as the company’s platform to advance its mission of transforming textile waste into innovative, reusable products, accelerating the shift toward a circular textile economy. Building on its decades of

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National Cotton Council Launches “Plant Not Plastic” Campaign To Tackle Microplastic Pollution

Textile Insights September 16, 2025

The National Cotton Council (NCC) has launched its “Plant Not Plastic” campaign to raise awareness of microplastic pollution and the role clothing plays in it. The campaign follows a 2025 consumer survey of 974 participants, which revealed that only 33% of respondents were “very aware” of microplastic pollution, and just 42% of those recognized synthetic […]

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From Waste To Worth: How The UK Plans To Turn 744,000 Tonnes Of Textile Trash Into A Circular Economy

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

Every year, the United Kingdom discards nearly three-quarters of a million tonnes of textiles that can no longer be reworn. These clothes and fabrics, often tossed into household bins or collection banks, end up incinerated, landfilled, or shipped abroad. Less than one per cent of them ever find their way back into new fibres. Now, […]

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OEKO-TEX Updates Standards Effective October 2025 To Align With EU Rules

Textile Insights September 9, 2025

OEKO-TEX has announced a series of updates to its certification standards, coming into effect on October 6, 2025, in line with new European Union regulations on chemicals and consumer safety. Key changes include the introduction of stricter limits on PFOS and related substances across multiple certifications. The PFOS limit value is now set at 25 […]