Muji to use natural dyes in Cambodia

CAMBODIA – Japanese lifestyle and clothing brand Muji has announced the development of an ‘eco-friendly’ dyeing and sewing plant in Cambodia, where it will plant natural indigo, cultivated as a source of dark blue dye, for a new range of naturally dyed textiles. The retailer will also source organic cotton from Egypt, India and Tanzania.

ISEAL develops new ‘credibility principles’ for ecolabels

Global certification association ISEAL Alliance has developed a set of principles for defining what makes an ecolabel, standard or certification credible.

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Global Agreement on How to Identify Credible Ecolabels

ISEAL Alliance, the global association for defining good practice for the certification movement, has announced the Credibility Principles, a global multistakeholder agreement by sustainability leaders on the ten concepts to identify credible standards, certifications or ecolabels. Marks

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REFORM, opening up the way for low environmental impact products

( Elhuyar Fundazioa ) Tecnalia recently announced its participation in the REFORM project, which is seeking to contribute towards the EU\'s eco-label criteria for composite components.

Chinese Poultry Plant Fire Kills 119 Employees

According to a Chinese newspaper, only one door at the facility was unlocked.

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Timberland boosts use of eco-textiles

STRATHAM – Timberland has today released its 2012 CSR performance data, which shows that thirty nine per cent of materials used in its branded apparel collection were derived from either recycled, organic or renewable sources.

Target Bans Genetically Engineered Fish

59 major supermarkets have banned the fish as new research shows the potential for it to become invasive.