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

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Stand.earth said synthetic fibers also make up a big portion of the raw materials used by the fashion and garment industry to manufacture and produce items. Sustainability leaders, industry stakeholders and academic experts alike have previously called on the fashion sector to adopt practices that can help curb its vast carbon footprint.

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Celebrating Women in Manufacturing

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Hershey Company Key Takeaways: Across the country, women make up approximately one-third of the manufacturing workforce. At The Hershey Company, women play critical roles in all aspects of manufacturing, from entry-level to leadership. Manufacturing is a career filled with opportunities to learn and grow. The people.

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

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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. and reduce global temperature rising by 0.5C

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Cascale to Center Sustainability at Manufacturer Forum: Shanghai

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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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Cascale Expands Manufacturer Climate Action Program

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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., MCAP offers a robust framework, providing useful support and clear criteria.

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Mary Kay Inspires Future Innovators: Young Women in STEM ‘Blend’ Beauty and Science

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Rogers Manufacturing / R&D Center (R3) in Lewisville, TX, where they were greeted with an inspiring welcome and personal STEM career journey from Nichole Jones-Dooley, Vice President of Manufacturing North America at Mary Kay. Thirty students from Lewisville High School Harmon Campus arrived at Mary Kays Richard R.

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FedEx pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040

GreenBiz

The plan includes a $2 billion investment across electric vehicles, clean energy for operations and a new academic center with Yale focused on capturing carbon. A growing number of large manufacturers, such as GM and Ford, recently also have launched electric delivery van models. Courtesy of FedEx.

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