Australia's GDP rose by 0.6 per cent in Q4 2024 and by 1.3 per cent through the year (seasonally adjusted, chain volume measure), the Australian Bureau of Statistics said.GDP...
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China aims at achieving a 5-per cent economic growth rate this year, a government work report submitted to the national legislature said. The country's economic growth rate...
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The UK government is planning to introduce amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, aiming to tackle low pay, poor working conditions, and job insecurity. Key changes include...
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TENCEL, Lenzing's textile brand, partnered with Intimasia 2025 in Mumbai, showcasing sustainable fibre innovations like TENCEL Lyocell A100 and LENZING ECOVERO Black. Collaborating...
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ICE cotton futures rebounded after a sharp decline, aided by a weaker US dollar, which made cotton purchases more affordable. However, falling crude oil prices limited gains...
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As US-India trade talks are slated to commence, the US-India Business Council called for dismantling with haste non-tariff barriers and red tape that slow market access.“Now,...
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Beijing has launched a project to turn the city into a global green economy hub by 2035. The phase-I aim is a 10-per cent annual growth in green tech patents, better urban...
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UNCTAD recently recommended least developed countries (LDCs) and their development partners to focus on three key priorities to enhance the benefits of carbon markets for...
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The UK and Ukraine recently launched the Green Transition Office to develop a state policy for decarbonisation and climate-compatible growth. Policy tools needed for Ukraine...
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European Parliament has approved a one-year extension for compliance with the EU deforestation regulation, aiming to ensure products sold in the bloc are not linked to deforestation....
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Dr Lisa Macintyre and her team at Heriot-Watt University have developed the world's first visual 'fibre fragmentation scale' to assess microplastic shedding from textiles....
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At the COP29 Conference in Baku, the European Commission and EU member states took the lead in brokering a deal to align global financial flows with the objectives of the...
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Sweden's advanced low-emissions electricity system positions it as a leader in green industrial transformation, says the IEA's 'Sweden 2024: Energy Policy Review.' With...
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Turkiye's Ministry of Industry and Technology, with EBRD, IBRD, and IFC, launched the Turkiye Industrial Decarbonisation Investment Platform (TIDIP) to drive the industrial...
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FEAD, EuRIC Textiles, and Decathlon have jointly called for effective extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes and equal rules under the revised Waste Framework Directive...
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The Circularity Gap Report Textiles by Circle Economy and H&M Foundation reveals only 0.3 per cent of textiles are recycled, with 70 per cent fossil-based. It urges reduced...
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The European Commission has approved a $10.18-billion Italian scheme under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework to support electricity production from renewable...
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The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that efforts by most federal entities to reduce textile waste and promote textile recycling are 'nascent'. Entities...
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Birla Cellulose, Aditya Birla Group's MMCF business, has topped Canopy's 2024 Hot Button Report for sustainable wood sourcing, earning its fifth 'Dark Green Shirt' rating....
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The European Council has formally adopted the regulation to postpone the application of its deforestation law by one year, shifting the start date from December 30, 2024,...
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The World Bank has approved $1.16 billion financing for Bangladesh to enhance health services, water and sanitation, and support climate-resilient development. The funding...
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Fifty-five per cent of gross electricity consumption in Germany was served by renewable energy this year. Out of the total generated electricity of 489 billion kWh this...
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The Indian specialty chemicals industry has grown significantly over the past five years, reaching nearly 40 billion by 2023. Key drivers include rising export demand, domestic consumption, and government initiatives like Make in India. With a focus on su
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As the Global Plastic Treaty nears, the push for businesses to go plasticfree is growing. Cutting plastic use can enhance profitability through regulatory compliance, wellness benefits, appeal to ecoconscious consumers, and investor interest. Early adopte
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The Philippines success in abaca production offers lessons for Indias jute industry. With heavy RD investment, highyield crops, and strategic marketing, abaca leads in sustainability and global demand. India can emulate this by boosting RD, promoting jute
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