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Microfibre Pollution / FibER Hub

23 January 2025

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Even microfibres from fabrics considered ‘natural’, such as cotton, can have a negative impact on the environment, as manufacturing processes introduce chemical dyes and finishes to the fabric so that it is no longer in its natural state.

New Research Hub to Probe Extent and Environmental Impact of Microfibre Loss from Textiles

A newly established collaborative research hub in North East England will explore the extent and environmental impact of microfibre loss from textiles.

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Snapshot / Recycling Crisis / II Feature

With Europeans producing 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste annually and most still ending up burned, dumped, or exported, the industry needs solutions that can deliver impact today, not in decades. The frenzied rush towards chemical recycling, while potentially transformative, risks creating expensive, exclusive pathways that leave the majority of textile waste unaddressed.

Beyond Chemical Promises: Why Textile Recycling Needs a Technology Reality Check

Subir Ghosh

3 June 2025

Climate Action / H&M Group Interview

The H&M Group has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Lightsource bp for its 125MW Second Division solar project in Texas, US.

We’re Not Waiting for Perfect Solutions; We’re Moving Now with Tools Available: H&M

Subir Ghosh

20 May 2025

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Tariff Turmoil / Developments Commentary

The legal battle over Trump's tariffs represents more than a dispute over trade policy; it embodies fundamental questions about American governance and the balance of power between branches of government.

Trump's Tariff Turmoil: Courts Challenge Presidential Authority in Landmark Trade Ruling

Richa Bansal

3 June 2025

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

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