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New report reveals fast fashion's reliance on fracked gas in Texas

Corporate Knights

Petrochemical-generated synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon and acrylic are expected to make up for 73% of global apparel production by 2030, according to a report by the Changing Markets Foundation ,despite these fibers having links to exacerbated climate change, health risks and increased waste.

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Chemours Joins University of Kansas-Led Collaborative the Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH) To Advance Sustainable Cooling Technologies

3BL Media

In fact, the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, enacted in 2020 to minimize the environmental impact of high GWP hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) technology, is accelerating the transition to next-generation HFO technology. The role of HFCs in mitigating 21st century climate change. 22 (9), 6087-6101 (2022). Velders, G.

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Cascale Expands Manufacturer Climate Action Program

3BL Media

October 3, 2024 /3BL/ - In its first year, Cascale’s Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) has expanded to engage over 60 manufacturers in the fight against climate change, the organization announced today. AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, and OAKLAND, Calif.,

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Cascale to Center Sustainability at Manufacturer Forum: Shanghai

3BL Media

June 6, 2024 /3BL/ - Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) will host Manufacturer Forum: Shanghai on June 28, part of an annual series of events designed to amplify the voices of manufacturers around the globe. It’s a priority for me to foster collaboration with manufacturers around the world.

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Sustainable Apparel Coalition To Host Manufacturer Forum in Bangladesh

3BL Media

SAN FRANCISCO, AMSTERDAM and HONG KONG, February 14, 2024 /3BL/ - The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) will host its first Manufacturer Forum of 2024 on March 6 in Dhaka, Bangladesh; the event will be held alongside the Sustainable Apparel Forum , which will be hosted by the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange on March 5.

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Cascale, Worldly Publish Analysis on California’s Climate Laws

3BL Media

Strengthening enforcement at the national level, while drawing on established global standards and industry initiatives, will therefore be key to driving meaningful progress on combating climate change.” The analysis breaks down the core components of the legislation.

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Cascale and FASHION LEAP FOR CLIMATE To Accelerate Science-Based Targets for the Fashion Industry

3BL Media

Cascales collaboration with FASHION LEAP FOR CLIMATE serves as a key initiative in accelerating progress toward Cascales goal of 80 percent SBT or SAT adoption among its corporate membersincluding brands, retailers, holding groups, third-party retailers, and manufacturersand reinforces the organizations commitment to combating climate change.