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Deirdre McKay

Professor of Sustainable Development Keele University
Deirdre McKay

Deirdre McKay holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of British Columbia (1999). She works on development and migration. She has worked with Canada's international development agencies - CIDA and the International Development Research Centre - as both field researcher and intern and collaborated with the Australian Agency for International Development. McKay works with arts-based and community-centred methods. With an AHRC project, Curating Development, She has been exploring community arts methodologies to map migrants' contributions to the Philippines. arts charity, B Arts, to develop hands-on activities to help the public address the problems of waste plastics.

 

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Doing Laundry by Hand Sheds Just As Many Microfibres As Machine Washing
 
 
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Event Roundup / System Change Report
Beyond the panels and presentations, the 4th Sustainable & Circular Textiles, Apparel & Footwear event stood out for its open, constructive atmosphere. The second-day workshops in particular provided a space for deeper discussion—moving from theory to practice and encouraging real dialogue about what circularity actually takes. One thing was clear: we don’t all agree on the exact path forward, but we share similar goals. And sometimes, hearing an alternative opinion can sharpen your own perspective.

From Ideas to Impact: Circularity in Textiles Needs Scalable Action—Not Just Solutions

  • Kirsi Roine

14 April 2025
Sourcing Strategies / New Trade Disorder / II Analysis
The plush Plaza Senayan in Indonesian capital Jakarta. Many Asian countries today have thriving domestic markets.

Just Like 'China Plus One' of Earlier, the World Now Needs a 'US Plus One' Trade Policy

  • Subir Ghosh

8 April 2025
 
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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.

Enabling Systemic Circularity and a Collective Push for Industry-Wide Change

  • Subir Ghosh

18 April 2025
Circularity Narratives / Crystal International Interview
To support actions against climate crisis, Crystal International announced in March 2022 its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. It is part of Forum for the Future's Enabling Systemic Circularity in Fashion project. Forum for the Future is a leading international sustainability organisation focused on enabling systemic and urgent action in three potentially game-changing areas.

Focus Should Be on Collective Responsibility that Foster Transparency and Shared Accountability

  • Subir Ghosh

17 April 2025
 
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Retail Prospects / India Story Commentary
The untapped potential of India’s smaller cities is expected to drive the next phase of retail growth. A research report indicates that 60% of the country’s retail growth in the next 2-3 years will come from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Retail in India – 2025: A Promising Future Backed by Insights and Statistics

  • Susil S Dungarwal

2 January 2025
Silk Sector / India Overview Report
India itself is the largest silk consuming market and, therefore, it does not generate an adequate surplus.

Indian Silk: Production Unable to Meet Domestic Demand; Imports Rise and Exports Fall

  • Special Correspondent

22 February 2024