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Roadmap needs a right turn LEEDS - A stakeholder consultation on the proposed roadmap to the zero discharge of toxic chemicals in the supply chains of adidas, C&A, H&M, Li Ning, Nike and Puma has raised some concerns about its current viability, writes John Mowbray.
Mozambique joins Cotton made in Africa HAMBURG – The Aid by Trade Foundation’s Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) initiative is expanding in Southeast Africa with the addition of Mozambique to the five existing partnership countries.
Analysis: Goodbye to the curse of dual certification? LEEDS - The February 15th news that the EU and US have agreed to allow the sale of organic products certified under each other's specific organic standards in both markets has been greeted with a certain amount of triumphalism, as “supporting jobs and businesses on a global scale”.
IKEA ramps up sustainable cotton use CONSHOHOCKEN – IKEA has increased its use of sustainable cotton to 23% of its total cotton use, according to the company’s 2011 Sustainability Report.
Baroness Young appointed AbTF ambassador HAMBUG -The Aid by Trade Foundation, which operates the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) initiative is expanding its network in Great Britain with the appointment of Baroness Lola Young as the foundation’s new ambassador.
Newlife at Premiere Vision PARIS - The Filature Miroglio stand at this week’s Premiere Vision exhibition in Paris is focusing firmly on products made with the company’s recycled yarns and the Newlife Eco-Innovation Library.
Sri Lanka factory achieves carbon neutral first COLOMBO - An apparel factory in Sri Lanka has become the first in Asia to be awarded Carbon Neutral factory certification.
GOTS certification for fabric suppliers CALIFORNIA - US-based fabric designer Harmony Art and online fabric retailer Organic Cotton Plus, both based in California, have been certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS).
Otto Austria launches education initiative HAMBURG - Otto Austria, a subsidiary of the Otto Group, is to work closely with the Aid by Trade Foundation on a new project aimed at supporting adult education initiatives in Burkina Faso.
Biomass fabrics for sportswear within two years MUNICH – At last week’s ISPO 2012 sports gear trade show in Munich, Toray announced that the first functional performance nylon and polyester textiles based on biomass will be ready by the 2013/14 season.

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