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New York and California’s PFAS Restrictions on Apparel Take Effect in 2025
As New York and California impose new PFAS restrictions, apparel manufacturers must adapt to new compliance requirements. Understand the implications and steps for compliance.
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Brazilian Rancher Faces $50m Fine for Amazon Destruction
In a landmark decision, a Brazilian court has ordered cattle rancher Dirceu Kruger to pay over $50 million in compensation for illegal deforestation of the Amazon rainforest. The ruling represents the largest civil case for climate crimes in Brazil's history, signaling a robust legal effort to address environmental degradation and promote accountability.
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Transforming Humanitarian Operations: A New Era of Sustainable Solutions
The Biobased Solutions Catalogue, part of the WORM Project, promotes eco-friendly, bio-based products for humanitarian operations, reducing plastic waste and supporting sustainable procurement.
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Apparel & Textiles
Navigating the Impact of EU-Wide Restrictions on 'Greener' Solvents in the Textile Industry
The European Commission has recently implemented an EU-wide restriction on the use of siloxanes, a class of solvents previously marketed as a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to perchloroethylene (Perc) for dry cleaning textiles.
How Paptic® Provides an Elegant Solution to Plastic Packaging Waste
Finnish company Paptic Ltd. has developed a new packaging material that combines the best features of existing ones, such as the high printing quality of paper, the durability of nonwovens and the versatility of textiles, while being made from 100% wood fibers