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Chemical Usage / UNEP Project

15 October 2022

2 minutes

The 'Reducing uses and releases of chemicals of concern in the textiles sector' programme will provide technical support and tools for SMEs and manufacturers to improve their knowledge and management of hazardous chemicals, guiding them to manage risks to workers, and eventually eliminate the worst chemicals from their production processes.

Four Textile-Producing Countries Unite to Reduce Chemical Waste in Industry

The Governments of Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan and Viet Nam have joined forces to fight chemical pollution, launching a joint $43-million programme to manage and reduce hazardous chemicals in their textile industries.

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Staff Writer

Workers Rights / Ground Report

12 October 2022

3 minutes

Workers’ right to organise for decent work and a living wage are fundamental to advances for the millions of women workers making our clothes and shoes for poverty wages. This right has become even more important under the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Union-Busting on Rise in Asia's Garment Sector, says Report

Findings from a survey reveal that the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining is under attack in major garment producing countries in Asia. texfash.com reports.

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Staff Writer

Young India Fashion Survey 2025

Textile Recycling Expo

ITF Intertex Portugal 2025

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Uncertain Times / New Trade Disorder / I Commentary

It's April 2025, and the world has been thrown into chaos by the so-called reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on all other countries. No one seemed to have been prepared for such drastic measures, and the world trade order is in turmoil.

Trump Tariffs Threaten Growth, Investments and Development for Vulnerable Economies

Subir Ghosh

7 April 2025

Climate Action / Benchmark Report Analysis

Good On You’s Fashion Planet Benchmark Report shines a light on the biggest planetary issues facing fashion, and how the industry fares.

Fashion Industry Not Serious about Emission Reduction or Impact on Nature, Says Report

Staff Writer

15 April 2025