Ecotextile News e-bulletin 30.06.10

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Retailers sign green code of conduct
Some of Europe’s leading retailers have signed a voluntary code of conduct which aims to lower their environmental impact by becoming more energy efficient and sourcing more sustainable raw materials.


Huntsman

LCA boost for enzymatic bleaching technology
Huntsman Textile Effects and Genencor have said that the results of a Life Cycle Assessment on one of their latest bleaching systems show a significant savings in terms of both freshwater and CO2 emissions.

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UN

UN Global Compact accepts Messe Frankfurt
In recognition of its commitment to sustainability, the United Nations Global Compact initiative has accepted textile trade fair organiser Messe Frankfurt into its ranks.

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Advansa

Biophyl collection for seamless knits
One of the latest applications for Advansa’s renewable Biophyl fibre is a line of seamless knitted base-layer garments for the outdoor sector.

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Retail

Spotlight on eco and ethical fashion
Two major eco-textile and ethical fashion events will join forces in London this autumn when the Ethical Fashion Source exhibition runs alongside the fourth international RITE Group conference on sustainable textiles.

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MADE-BY signs up Banuq
Fledgling ethical fashion brand Banuq has signed up to the Dutch independent fashion label MADE-BY which has a mission to make sustainable fashion common practice.

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Eco-Textile Labelling Guide 2010 – NOW PUBLISHED
Ecotextile News, in conjunction with Messe Frankfurt GmbH, has published a new, updated and improved version of the 100 page Eco-Textile Labelling Guide which can be ordered securely on-line through the ‘read more’ link below – for just £29.

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Articles in July 2010 issue include: The problem with eco-indexing, denim and sustainability, dye strength and effluent problems, RITE Group update, sustainable synthetics, wool industry update, textile testing for RSL’s … all the news and analysis.

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