The National Society of Industries (SNI), through a statement, welcomed the approval, in the Congressional Economy Commission, of the opinion that proposes a ‘Law that promotes competitiveness and employment in the textile and clothing sectors, and encourages their economic reactivation.’ “We congratulate the approval of this ruling, as it is the first time in many […]
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CO2 emissions will increase by almost 50% by 2030 if “fast fashion” continues
The clothing industry emits 10% of pollutants globally, so it is important to promote the use of second-hand garments and encourage greater consumer participation, a representative of the sector warned this Saturday. The production, transport, sale, consumption, use and disposal of clothing is responsible for at least 10% of global emissions of environmental pollutants and […]
Earth Day: Buying used clothing can reduce pollution impact
The clothing industry emits 10% of the contaminants globally, so it is important to promote the use of second-hand garments and encourage greater consumer participation, a representative of the sector warned this Saturday. The production, transport, sale, consumption, use and disposal of clothing is responsible for at least 10% of global emissions of environmental pollutants […]
Mypes demand new investigation of Chinese garments
By: Fernando Cuadros and Vanessa Sandoval The Multisectoral Commission of the Executive Power denied a few days ago applying the definitive safeguards to Asian garments, alleging that there was not an accurate reading of the national textile industry for technical reasons, despite the fact that the data reflects the dominance of imported clothing in the […]