AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTextile Waste & Recycling: Oregon’s St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County is diverting nearly 3 million pounds of textiles from landfills by sorting donations into resale, reuse, upcycling, rags, and bales. Circularity & Community: Dayton’s 7 Circle of Kindness Community Recycling Drive returns June 27, collecting hard-to-recycle items and hundreds of pounds of clothing and other goods. Labour & Compliance: A US delegation urged Bangladesh’s BTMA to protect labour rights and align with ILO standards as it discusses post-LDC graduation competitiveness. Trade & Policy: India’s Commerce Ministry reviewed its Export Promotion Mission with EPCs, adding fixed DGFT committee schedules to speed facilitation. EPR & Regulation: California’s textile recycling law faces a July 1, 2026 deadline, while Europe’s Textile PRO Forum calls for harmonised EPR rules. Industry Events: ITM 2026 in Istanbul drew 48,257 professional visitors from 105 countries, underscoring global demand for textile machinery. Local Textile Culture: Bewdley’s River Festival features 18-foot canvas banners made by volunteers to raise awareness of river pollution.
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