AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCalifornia Textile EPR: California’s SB 707 is set to reshape end-of-life textiles by creating a statewide system for collection, repair, reuse and recycling, with Landbell USA tasked to run it and costs shared by manufacturers, brands and some retailers ahead of full implementation in July 2030. Heat Stress on Garment Workers: A new report warns extreme heat is worsening working conditions in Cambodia’s garment sector, with most factories seeing indoor temperatures above safe thresholds and many days hotter inside than outside. Forced-Labour Tariffs Clash: India told the USTR that US forced-labour tariff rules are inconsistent, pointing to exemptions and how textiles using US cotton can face reduced tariff rates that still steer sourcing. Bangladesh Sustainability Push: bluesign’s 2026 forum in Dhaka focused on keeping Bangladesh competitive post-LDC graduation through transparency and responsible sourcing, while eS Trims joined the bluesign SYSTEM as a System Partner. Trade & Logistics: Astral Aviation resumed a China–Africa freighter route linking Haikou to Johannesburg via Nairobi, targeting cargo including textiles. Circular Fashion in the UK: Bawtry’s bra bunting returns under All In Pink, using donated bras in a closed-loop recycling approach.
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