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ZDHC expands MRSL with chemical watchlist

ZDHC, known as the publisher of the Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL), has published a new guideline for chemical substances: Chemical Watchlist V1.0. While the MRSL indicates which chemical substances are not permitted in production processes, the Watchlist offers a broader reference of almost 1,700 substances that may pose risks...

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Sustainability giants join forces to transform consumer goods industry

Two leading sustainability organizations have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing environmental practices across global supply chains. Cascale, formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, and the ZDHC Foundation have signed an agreement to align their efforts in driving sustainable business practices, with a...

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Kingpins and ZDHC expand collaboration with series of educational webinars

Denim trade fair Kingpins is expanding its collaboration with the ZDHC Foundation by launching a series of webinars to provide exhibiting mills access to the latest education in wastewater management and sustainable chemical management. The webinars, which are set for January 20 and January 21, will be run by the ZDHC Academy and will focus on...

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OEKO-TEX joins ZDHC

The international association OEKO-TEX announced on Friday its partnership with the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) programme. Together with other ZDHC members, the association will work towards responsible chemicals management, sustainability and transparency. “Oeko-Tex has long been committed to helping companies reduce the use of...

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China Textile Information Center joins ZDHC

The China Textile Information Center (CTIC), a state-owned research institution, has become the newest associate contributor of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Programme as of Friday. Also known as the Roadmap to Zero, ZDHC tackles the issue of hazardous chemicals in the global textile and footwear value chain. “With CTIC...