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The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides independent, evidence-based science and knowledge, supporting EU policies to positively impact society. The EU Science Hub is the main website of the JRC.

 
 
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Cotton Crisis / Pakistan Status Analysis
The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) and All-Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) have time and again warned that the current tax structure makes domestic cotton unviable, forcing mills to rely increasingly on cheaper imported alternatives. Industry insiders fear that during the crop year 2025–26, cotton ginning and textile sectors may operate at less than 50% of their total production capacity.

Pakistan's Cotton Sector Faces Imminent Collapse as Government Scrambles for Solutions

  • Special Correspondent

5 June 2025
Consumer Trends / Viet Nam Commentary
Gen Z, with a population of over 15 million in Viet Nam, a tech-savvy, socially conscious cohort is flexing its economic muscle, projected to account for 40% of consumer spending by 2030. Their demand for transparency and sustainability is forcing brands to rethink their strategies.

Green Dreams or Greenwashing? Gen Z’s Battle for Sustainable Fashion in Viet Nam

  • Special Correspondent

18 June 2025
 
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Material Innovation / Arecanut Feature
arecanut fibre offers strong sustainability credentials as it utilises agricultural waste that is typically discarded or burned. The fibre extraction uses an environmentally friendly water retting process without chemicals, and the entire process supports rural farming communities by creating additional value from existing crops.

Spinning Sustainability: How Arecanut Husk Can Become Textile Gold

  • Richa Bansal

24 June 2025
Deforestation / Brazil Leather Report
Apyterewa is the ancestral land of the Parakanã Indigenous People and one of Brazil’s most egregious cases of deforestation in recent years.

The Hidden Price of Luxury: Coach Handbags Linked to Amazon Deforestation

  • Subir Ghosh

24 June 2025
 
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Under Cloud / Higg MSI Report
The NCA said that Norrøna’s use of the Higg MSI will likely leave consumers with an impression that the numbers are true, accurate and descriptive of the specific product shown on norrona.com. However, the Higg MSI is based on global average numbers and not on data from the production of the specific product marketed.

Higg MSI Stands Discredited; Norway Rules Against Norrøna, Warns H&M, Hauls up SAC

  • Subir Ghosh

16 June 2022
Looking Back / Pittards Report
Established in 1826, Pittards specialised in performance leathers for gloving, footwear and interiors with tanneries in the UK and Ethiopia, together with the facility to manufacture finished products in both locations, including component cutting, leathergoods, footwear and gloves. It closed shop just a year or two before its 200-year anniversary.

Lessons from Another Day. Or Why Pittards Coudn't Save Its Own Hide

  • Richa Bansal

16 February 2024
 
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Handmade India / Markets
Every thread tells a story. From loom to label, handmade garments reflect centuries of skill, patience, and cultural heritage. As the world rethinks fashion’s footprint, India’s artisan communities continue to craft with care—reminding us that true sustainability is not just about materials, but the lives and landscapes woven into every piece.

Can India’s Handwoven Clothing Meet Global Demand Without Compromise?

  • Special Correspondent

24 June 2025
Footwear Footprint / Nwe Study
With accurate data, focused research, and smarter material choices, footwear can tread lighter—and farther—on the path to sustainability.

Footwear’s Carbon Footprint: It’s Time to Stop Treating Shoes Like Shirts

  • Staff Writer

24 June 2025