The Microfibre Consortium, ZDHC tackle fibre fragments in wastewater
This new stage follows their initial collaboration in 2023 and seeks to generate data-driven validation for monitoring fibre fragments. Phase…
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Epoch Biodesign plans nylon 6,6 biorecycling plant in London
Slated to open in the third quarter of 2026, the facility will be Europe’s first and the world’s largest of…
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AAFA guide introduces ‘practical’ steps for workplace heat safety
Named the AAFA Guide to Protecting Workers from Heat Stress, the document sets out “practical and actionable” recommendations intended for…
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UNI welcomes Bangladesh labour law reform boosting union rights
The bill, approved by the Bangladesh Parliament on 9 April 2026, introduces extensive reforms, including major changes to trade union…
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Manufacturing, retail among UK sectors at risk from shipping disruption
Insight from Cleveland Containers has identified key areas of exposure and described how UK businesses are adjusting to persistent volatility in shipping…
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Spinnova prepares to restart Woodspin demo factory production
The company said these trials will concentrate on improving production efficiency by employing technological solutions previously validated at pilot scale. Spinnova indicated that…
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Why innovation stalls between pilot and production in fashion
Power imbalances across the fashion supply chain slow climate innovation, leaving suppliers under-recognised and under-compensated despite their critical role in…
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Walmart backs Unspun’s plans for US apparel manufacturing hubs
Unspun plans to build manufacturing capacity in the US using AI-enabled 3D weaving technology that will allow for commercial-scale production.…
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Syre, ABB to scale circular polyester recycling in Vietnam
The agreement will see the partners assess how ABB’s automation, electrification and digital technologies could be adapted to the demands…
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Report highlights growing demand for family-friendly factory policies
In ESCP’s newly released “Worker Well-Being Impact Report 2025,” it details a landmark year for its family-friendly factory policies and demonstrates the…
