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Australia unveils 1st Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy

Australia unveils 1st Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy

April 24, 2024, Australia

Australia has unveiled its first national Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy to encourage demand for recycled goods and ...

US DOE leads drive for zero-emissions shipping by 2050

US DOE leads drive for zero-emissions shipping by 2050

April 24, 2024, United States Of America

The US Department of Energy (DOE) leads global efforts with partners in Singapore and domestically with ABS to achieve net zero emissions ...

Bangladesh mulls VAT exemption for recycled fibre industry

Bangladesh mulls VAT exemption for recycled fibre industry

April 23, 2024, Bangladesh

Bangladesh is reportedly mulling over exempting locally-produced recycled fibre and its raw materials from VAT to protect the industry ...

Canadian researchers aim to develop textiles from hemp & straw

Canadian researchers aim to develop textiles from hemp & straw

April 22, 2024, Canada

University of Alberta researchers are pioneering a project to convert Canadian-grown hemp into eco-friendly lyocell fibres. Lead ...

Indian fashion retailers make significant strides in sustainability

Indian fashion retailers make significant strides in sustainability

April 22, 2024, India

In FY23, leading Indian fashion retailers, including Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, Trent Ltd, and Raymond Ltd, enhanced ...