water pollution
Are Forever Chemicals Finally Going Out of Style?
Laboratory tests showed the new material removed up to 98 percent of PFAS at environmentally relevant…
Amazon, Gap Join Water.org Initiative
The companies have partnered with water solutions company Ecolab and Matt Damon's Water.org nonprofit to…
The Case for Water Stewardship in Textile Supply Chains
The same water sources that factories discharge into are the ones local communities and workers rely on for…
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New Jersey’s Landmark PFAS Settlement with Chemical Giants
Three chemical giants will pay New Jersey $875 million as part of the country's biggest environmental…
Port of LA Ordered by Federal Judge to Clean Up Contaminated Wastewater
The country's busiest port was accused of violating the federal Clean Water Act by letting untreated water…
Water Risk Is Supply Chain Risk
From raw material cultivation to textile finishing, nearly every stage of production relies on manufacturers'…
Investing in Bio-Based Alternatives to Petroleum-Based Dyes
Denim innovators are bringing forth new, bio-based solutions to help the industry slash its sludgy output.
Apparel May Become Flooded with Water-Related Profit Woes
Data from Planet Tracker shows water stress in apparel manufacturing hubs could soon negatively impact brands…
Does Fashion Have Reason to Celebrate This World Water Day?
Apparel accounts for about one-fifth of all industry-produced wastewater globally, but some players have…
Hundreds of EU Textile Plants Face New Environmental Requirements
New facilities will be expected to comply immediately, while existing ones will have four years to adjust.
Chargeurs PCC Creates ‘No Water’ Interlinings for Delicate Fabrics
The collection of ultralight inner components is dyed through a proprietary waterless process that minimizes…
Wolverine Doing ‘Bare Minimum’ on PFAS Problem
Wolverine dumped toxic waste into Michigan water supplies. It has failed to meet deadlines to integrate a…
TAU Invests in Eco-Friendly Textile Dyeing Tech With 2 Acquisitions
TAU Investment Management announced agreements for two simultaneous investments in sustainable, waterless…
On World Water Day: How Fashion Can Do Its Part
One of the threats that puts the world's water supply at risk stems from fashion: manmade textiles, materials…
Researchers Develop New Textile Industrial Pollution Treatment Process
The process focuses on the simultaneous generation of hydroxyl and sulphate radicals, which catalyzes the…