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Oeko-Tex and ZDHC formalize collaboration
ZDHC and Oeko-Tex have joined forces to enhance sustainable chemical management and cleaner chemistry principles. Their aim is to empower the Textile/Apparel and Leather/Footwear industries to improve their environmental impact by optimizing industry guidelines and solutions through collaborative efforts and creating a cohesive approach to sustainable chemical and product management ...
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Bluesign still meets new MRSL 3.0 standard
After ZDHC’s MRSL 3.0 update, Bluesign remains an official certification standard at ZDHC Level 3. According to the company, approximately 20,000 Bluesign approved chemical products that exceed standard MRSL 3.0 compliance are listed in the ZDHC gateway. An important requirement for Bluesign textile standard approval of a chemical product is ...
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ZDHC announces Chemicals to Zero leader program
After the recent update of many of its guidelines earlier this year, the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) foundation has announced the implementation of a new program that addresses the responsible use, production and disposal of chemicals during the lifecycle of a product. The new Chemicals to Zero (CtZ) ...
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Version 3.0 of the ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List published
The ZDHC Foundation has published the latest update of its Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL). The MRSL version 3.0 is now visible on the Roadmap to Zero website, along with the updated versions of the ZDHC MRSL Conformance Guidance (version 2.0), ZDHC MRSL Update Principle and Procedures (version 3.0) and ...
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Earthjustice launches U.S. campaign to classify PFAS as hazardous
With a global campaign to activate consumers, the Earthjustice initiative is trying to get PFAS chemicals included in the U.S. Superfund law. This chemical list classifies certain toxic substances that pollute communities and citizens in the United States. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are not yet covered by federal law, ...
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ZDHC to add PFAS to its harmful chemicals list
ZDHC has announced that the updated version of its Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL) will include PFAS treatments used for textiles, leather and footwear. The MRSL Version 3.0 will be published by ZDHC on the Roadmap to Zero website (www.roadmaptozero.com) on Nov. 1, 2022, with a transition period of ...
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Elevate Textiles reports its sustainability efforts 2022
In its newly released sustainability report 2022, the U.S.-based fabric and components company Elevate Textiles (owner of yarn brand Gütermann and fabric company Burlington, among others) reveals the progress made and the goals set for the future across its brands. As reported in last year’s paper, the company has set ...
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Vaude presents new “Detox” CSR report
With its latest sustainability report, Vaude has launched an entire website that fully lists and explains in detail all of the company’s past, present and future actions. By voluntarily signing the Greenpeace Detox Commitment , Vaude had already made a clear commitment in 2015 to gradually eliminate ...