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European NGOs Want a ‘Fair and Sustainable’ Post-COVID-19 Fashion Sector
A group of 65 civil society organizations has banded together to propose a vision for a fair and sustainable…
What Does a T-Shirt Cost the Environment? New Report Finds Out
A new report by the European Commission offers guidance on measuring the environmental impact of a T-shirt…
Cambodia’s Growing Garment Industry at Risk if EU Trade Benefits Disappear
The European Commission has given the Cambodian government a one-month deadline to respond to its findings…
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Guess Fined Over $45 Million for Inflating Prices in Eastern and Central Europe
The European Commission announced a fine of 40 million euros ($45.49 million) on Monday after the brand…
Guess Reports Fines From Violating EU Competition Rules, Along With Q3 Loss
Guess expects to be fined north of $40 million based on violations regarding the EU's competition rules for…
Europe Adopts New Restrictions for 33 Chemicals Used in Textiles
The European Union (EU) has adopted restrictions on the use of 33 hazardous substances in clothing, footwear…
Microfibers from Polyester Clothing Might Harm Marine Life More Than Microbeads
Microfibers from synthetic clothing could be more damaging for marine life than microbeads, warns the…
Coca-Cola Gets on Board With European PET Recycling Program to Boost Circularity
Coca-Cola has joined forces with Europe's DEMETO project for chemical recycling of PET to close the loop with…
Europe Turns to Blockchain for Anti-Counterfeiting Solutions
The European Commission is taking a high-tech approach to fighting counterfeits with next month's Blockathon.
European Commission Gets More Serious About Protecting Consumers from Hazardous Chemicals
The European Commission is taking further steps to protect consumers from hazardous substances and their…
European Commission Ignites Global Initiative Against Microplastics
Microplastics are harming oceans and the European Commission is urging the apparel industry and international…
Sri Lanka Granted GSP Plus Status by European Commission
The European Commission, the legislative body of the European Union, has granted GSP Plus status to Sri…
EU Considers Increase on US Women’s Jeans’ Tariff
The European Commission proposed to increase tariffs on U.S.-made women’s jeans. The commission proposes an…
EU Commission Seeks More Robust Trade Policy to Quell Overcapacity
Calling upon member states, the European Commission said this week that the EU needs updated, strengthened…