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Cotton Farming / Pesticide Usage

5 November 2024

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The US is the only country to officially report the use of pesticides and fertilisers in cotton production, with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducting semi-regular surveys on cotton production, listing the actual inputs and providing the information to the public at no cost.

Most Pesticides Used on Conventional Cotton in US Pose Health Risk, Says Report

In a call to action, a new report warns about the risks posed to humans and the environment from conventional cotton production, and why the time is now to make the change and transition to organic production methods.

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Event Roundup / Textile ETP Report
The 2025 Textile ETP Annual Conference in Alcoy made one thing clear: regulation alone will not drive the textile industry’s transformation. Rather, it will be the decisions and collective actions of researchers, innovators, businesses, and policymakers that shape a sustainable future.

Decarbonisation in Textile Finishing: Engineering Solutions for a High-Impact Transition

  • Hilde Heim

19 May 2025
Under Scanner / Nike Wage Theft Analysis
Without binding frameworks, supply chains will continue to operate on a model of plausible deniability and race-to-the-bottom pricing.

Nike's Unpaid Wages and Erosion of Corporate Credibility in Global Supply Chains

  • Special Correspondent

8 May 2025
 
Textile Recycling Expo
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Designer Talk / Nigerian Trends Report
These stunning runway moments at LagosFW24 redefined elegance with bold silhouettes, rich textures, and timeless sophistication.

How Lagos Fashion Blends Nigerian Tradition with Global Style Trends

  • Adwoa Owusuaa Bobie

29 May 2025
Toxic Fashion / Nonylphenol Usage Report
Indian textile products containing toxic chemicals may face barriers or trade limitations in the global market, hindering competitiveness of the Indian textile industry. By aligning with international efforts and adopting strict measures,

Toxic Chemicals in Indian Clothing Pose Health and Environmental Threats, Finds Study

  • Special Correspondent

27 May 2025
 
Young India Fashion Survey 2025