A US team is developing a recycling approach for mixed-fibre textiles to make large-scale, multi-fibre recycling feasible and economically viable, reducing textile waste and...
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An enormous scale-up of renewable and low-carbon capacity is needed to reduce the energy price gap between the EU and third countries and reach climate neutrality, a BusinessEurope...
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TURNS GmbH and Tailorlux GmbH have joined forces to pioneer a groundbreaking collaboration in Germany's circular textile industry. Leveraging advanced tracer fibers and...
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The world risks missing the tripling renewables target pledged at the COP28 conference, the 'Renewable Energy Statistics 2024' report released by the International Renewable...
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A law of the EU recently came into force to enable the setting of eco-design requirements and information for almost all categories of physical goods that enter the EU market....
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Northumbria University and partners from the UK and Pakistan are developing a project to convert banana waste to textile fibres and renewable energy. The initiative, funded...
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Global electricity demand is surging due to economic growth, heatwaves, and increased adoption of technologies such as EVs and heat pumps, according to the IEA report. Electricity...
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The UK government has announced a record £1.5 billion (~$1.9 billion) budget for renewable energy projects, including £1.1 billion (~$1.4 billion) for offshore wind, to enhance...
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Turkiye has planned a three-phase programme to guide exporting firms undergo green and digital transformation, trade minister Omer Bolat has said. It will cover half of...
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Matthew Parrott and Chris Luft, former UNC-Chapel Hill professors, developed a pioneering plastic recycling system now used by Syre. Their technology recycles polyester...
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Austria's The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of cellulose fibres, has been awarded platinum status by EcoVadis for the fourth consecutive year, placing it in the top one...
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Partnering with EkoDoku Women Sustainable Living Cooperative, the ILO office for Turkiye recently launched an initiative to promote eco-friendly textiles and raise awareness...
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A UN report said 2.1 billion people still cannot access clean cooking fuels and technologies, and this was largely unchanged from 2021 to 2022, with major implications for...
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China has released new guidelines to speed up efforts in the green transformation of industries, services and other social activities to realise the country's pre-set green,...
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The EU reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 4 per cent to 894 million tonnes of CO2-eq in Q1 2024, despite stable GDP growth of 0.3 per cent. Major reductions came from electricity...
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Many Vietnamese textile and garment enterprises are intensifying efforts to turn their production processes sustainable to adhere to buyer nations' environmental standards...
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The Australian senate recently passed the Net Zero Economy Authority Bill. The statutory authority will oversee the transition to Net Zero by 2050, with a targeted 43-per...
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American Circular Textiles (ACT) and its member companies have launched a nationwide petition to eliminate double taxation on second-hand goods, repairs, and alterations....
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DyStar has released its Integrated Sustainability Report for FY23-24, showcasing its ongoing commitment to sustainability using Global Reporting Initiative Standards and the...
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The European Commission has adopted four guidance documents to back work by EU nations in transposing and implementing revised directives on renewable energy and energy efficiency...
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European luxury behemoths - Hermès, Hugo Boss, Kering, and LVMH have reported strong results for Q2 and H1 FY23. Each exhibited a robust performance, marking increased sales and/or profits, reflecting
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In the first quarter of fiscal 2024, six global fashion firms reported their financial outcomes with varying degrees of success. Ralph Lauren and Goldwin Inc showcased strong growth in both sales and
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In India's booming fashion retail industry, Trent excelled with robust growth and high market share, while Aditya Birla Fashion showed a strong market presence but mixed financial health. Raymond made
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In Q3 2023, 3 luxury brands reported strong sales growth. Hermès International's revenue grew 22 per cent to €10.06 billion, with sales up 16 per cent to €3.37 billion. Hugo Boss saw a 15 per cent
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Europe's luxury fashion sector saw mixed retail performance in Q3. Kering reported a 6 per cent revenue decline, with Gucci down 7 per cent. Prada grew by 10 per cent. Hugo Boss saw an 8 per cent
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