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Roadmap needs a right turn
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.
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Analysis: Goodbye to the curse of dual certification?
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”.
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JOCA ends certification standard, unites with GOTS
The Japanese Organic Cotton Association has abolished its document verifying certification system and the use of the two quality labels ‘pure’ and ‘blended’.
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New textile standard for laundries
ASTM International has announced a consultation period for a proposed new textile standard that will identify and define sustainable best management practices that are used in commercial laundry facilities to reduce their impact on the environment.
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Mozambique joins Cotton made in Africa
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.
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RECRUITMENT: Lead Auditor, Bluesign
Bluesign is looking for a Lead Auditor to plan, prepare and carry out audits. Locations: Augsburg/Germany or Hongkong/China; fulltime
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Sustainable cotton guide launch draws closer
The Insiders Guide to Cotton and Sustainability, written by Simon Ferrigno and edited by John Mowbray, will be available for purchase from January 2012. Published by MCL Global, producers of Ecotextile News and Knitting Trade Journal, the 100 page booklet covers the ecological impact of cotton production and the environmental challenges that this presents.
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In the Next issue of the magazine – OUT NOW
Interviews: Two minutes with … Jason Kibbey, Executive Director, Sustainable Apparel Coalition; Doug Hoschek, co-inventor of Polarfleece.
Insight: Concerns on brand joint roadmap to zero discharge; Waterless dyeing and greenwash; Recycled synthetic fibres and labelling; Greening the blues vision for denim; Comment: Victoria’s Secret and cotton; Exclusive insight with top executives at Huntsman, Clariant and DyStar; A forecast of the Year Ahead; Interior textiles round-up from Heimtextil; Latest news, insight and analysis. And much more …
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