As the fashion industry continues to grapple with sustainability challenges, Catherine Salvidge, the Strategic Technical Manager for Textiles at the non-profit organization WRAP, provides insights into what lies ahead in 2024. In 2023, despite some positive steps taken by brands and retailers to enhance sustainability in design, manufacturing, and recycling, the environmental impact of the fashion industry remained substantial.
In a commitment to advancing sustainability in sportswear, Puma is exploring the potential use of Renewcell's dissolving pulp cellulose, Circulose, derived from cotton-rich textile waste. Anne-Laure Descour, Puma's Chief Sourcing Officer, announced the initiative at the United Nations climate change summit in Dubai, highlighting the brand's collaboration with Hong Kong-based manufacturer Crystal International Group.
In a world increasingly conscious of environmental concerns, the Bangladesh apparel industry finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. The European Commission's recent launch of the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles is setting new standards that will have a profound impact on both consumers and companies, both within and outside the EU.
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