Textile Partnership: Working Meeting in a Positive Atmosphere
30. November 2021 This year’s Working Meeting of the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles took place on 27 October as a hybrid event. About 60 representatives of the Partnership’s members met at in Cologne. Additionally, up to 30... To the article
“Cotton needs a lot of pesticides.” Right or wrong?
15. November 2021 Watch the video and learn more about the use of pesticides in cotton farming. By loading the video, you agree to YouTube’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock YouTube To the article
EU Footprint Labelling (PEF) Questionable
11. November 2021 Product environmental footprint (PEF): Proposed EU labelling might distort sustainability claims As part of its work around circular economy and consumer protection, the EU is planning to launch a sustainability label for clothing. While... To the article
Question Time: Plant Protection – Necessity and Alternatives
9. November 2021 Interview with Prof Dr Andreas von Tiedemann. Prof Dr Andreas von Tiedemann is head of the division of plant pathology and crop protection in the Department of Crop Science at the University of Göttingen.... To the article
Dr Maryam Naebe Wins 2021 DNFI Award
26. October 2021 Dr Maryam Naebe, Senior Research Fellow, Deakin University, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Victoria, Australia has won the 2021 Discover Natural Fibres Initiative Innovation Award. Dr Naebe and her team at IFM created a... To the article
ICA Bremen: 10 years ‘Centre of Excellence’
22. October 2021 October 2021 marks ten years since the launch of ICA Bremen, a joint venture between the International Cotton Association (ICA), Liverpool, and the Bremen Cotton Exchange. The aim was to combine the expertise of... To the article