
Beyond “Cooling” Claims: What Global Buyers Should Demand in Hot-Weather Clothing
Extreme heat affects more than how people feel in their clothes — what they wear can change how effectively the body cools itself through sweat
All You Need to Know to Go Green

Extreme heat affects more than how people feel in their clothes — what they wear can change how effectively the body cools itself through sweat

Britain is facing an “exceptionally serious” drought, with official drought status for half of England and all of Wales. In July, England received only 7%

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) integrates various requirements — such as substance restrictions, recyclability, recycled content, compostability, minimisation, reuse, labelling, technical documentation,

UK summers are getting hotter and that extreme-heat conditions are likely to worsen in coming decades, as a record-breaking heatwave has pushed temperatures toward the

To track the sustainable development journey of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) business community, HKTDC Research and UOB Hong Kong collaborated on a new study in the

Sustainability is evolving from “nice-to-have” reputational asset to mandatory operational requirements: reporting that aligns with global standards, stronger due diligence across value chains, and procurement

Several major chocolate companies — including Ferrero, The Hershey Company, Barry Callebaut, Tony’s Chocolonely, and Marks & Spencer — have joined forces with NGOs such as the Rainforest Alliance

The European Union (EU) restricts the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other hazardous bisphenols in food‑contact materials (FCMs) in the extensive Note for Guidance

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), long valued in the textile and footwear industries for their water-repellent, stain-resistant, and durable properties, are increasingly being phased out

To restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products, France implemented strict controls under Decree No. 2025-1376, representing one of the most comprehensive national initiatives

Clothing and footwear waste amounting to about 12kg is disposed per person every year in the world. To make things worse, less than 1% of

Germany’s green hydrogen industry is facing a critical slowdown, with production capacity outpacing weak demand, according to the BBC report. In Hamburg, hydrogen equipment manufacturers