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Milliken & Company* receives 2024 EcoVadis Gold Rating

Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company* today announced that it earned a gold rating on its 2024 EcoVadis assessment. EcoVadis provides trusted business sustainability ratings for more than 130,000 organizations representing more than 220 industries....

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Not so run of the mill

Textile waste is among the greatest sources of environmental pollution, accounting for a major portion of the world’s landfill space, greenhouse emissions, harmful microplastics and toxic chemicals. Portland Garment Factory’s Britt Howard hopes a new business venture...

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3 takeaways from the U.S. EPA’s latest PFAS progress report

The U.S. EPA’s most recent progress report on PFAS actions highlights a year of significant new regulatory and research updates, some of which will continue to have long-term impacts on the waste and recycling industry. The third annual progress report compiles 2024...

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Made in USA: Three little words with a big impact!

These days, some companies try really hard to hide where their products are made. They’ve gotten pretty sneaky! Have you ever seen a label that says “Distributed by ABC Corp” or “Produced by ABC Corp” with a U.S. address? Or maybe just a company name and address, but...

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ADVANCED TEXTILES EXPO 2024: Highlights from Anaheim

Advanced Textiles Expo returned to Anaheim, Calif., this year, highlighting the unique West Coast textile industry and plenty of recent innovations. A bevy of new events helped bring energy to the show. LEGO® networking events, part of the new NextGen Takeover Day,...

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The geopolitics of fast fashion: U.S.-China & the world  

Fast fashion is possible because of international trade. Each year, the global fashion industry generates more than $4 trillion USD and provides families with affordable clothing options. However, as fast fashion continues to grow, so does awareness of pressing issues...

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