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Chemicals

Toxics Usage / TCE

15 March 2023

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Two states, Minnesota and New York, have banned TCE, but the federal government has not, despite findings by the EPA as recently as 2022 that the chemicals pose “an unreasonable risk to human health.”

Common Dry-Cleaning Chemical Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

Trichloroethylene (TCE), a common and widely used chemical used to decaffeinate coffee, degrease metal, and dry clean clothes, could be causing cancer, congenital heart disease and definitely linked to Parkinson’s, a new research has warned.

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Circularity Narratives / ESCF Project Report

Participation in ESCF was not token—it demanded deep engagement from all. For Yee Chain, this meant drawing from years of hands-on trials in circular textile manufacturing. As supply chain partners, it was committed to share its existing knowledge and to advance development/ use of new knowledge and tools to actively contribute to the project.

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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

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