Eurofins | BLC and International Leather Maker held their annual Leather and Sustainability in Retail Conference in Westminster London on 15th November 2018. The event saw a range of delegates spanning the breadth of the leather industry, come together to discuss topical sustainability themes. Speakers discussed an array of topics and sparked both contentious and …
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Why is Chemical Management Important? To achieve a stable and conforming product the responsible management of chemicals is a critical element of sustainable business practice. Compliance with brand restricted chemical requirements is now an essential part of material manufacturing and product supply. In addition, brands and retailers are increasingly concerned about the upstream chemical inputs …
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‘Fast fashion’ is a modern-day term used to describe how fashion retailers move design quickly to capture current fashion trends. Historically designers presented new collections during spring and autumn. In an attempt to stay ‘on trend’, some retailers are updating their product ranges with much high frequency, even weekly. Marketing promotions such as limited time …
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Effluent describes the wastewater that flows from a treatment plant, sewer or industrial outfall. The treatment of effluent is vital before it is discharged into oceans, rivers and streams to prevent damage to the environment, animals and to human health. It is the responsibility of manufacturers to treat their effluent correctly. A considerable amount …
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Global chemical supplier LANXESS is engaged with the Chem-MAP® programme with the goal of achieving ZDHC Conformance Level 3 for all Gateway listed chemicals through the Chemical Manufacturers route. To be part of ZDHC Conformance Level 3 the organisation must undergo three modules: Module 1: MRSL Testing Module 2: Chemical Management Audit Module 3: Chemical …
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The Chem-MAP Programme within Chem-MAP enables Chemical Manufacturers to become certified to ZDHC MRSL 2.0 Conformance levels: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Chem-MAP is a ZDHC Accepted Certification Standard and was one of the first verification systems to offer Level 3 MRSL conformance, the highest level of ZDHC conformity. Chemical manufacturers that …
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The release of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) was a major milestone for the textile, synthetics and leather industries. A holistic, responsible approach to chemical management has become an absolute requirement for any brand or retailer and, while looking to prove they have a sustainable product offering, they …
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MRSL and RSL are terms used regarding managing restricted substances during the manufacturing process and finished products. Both are often used as chemical checklists to support product safety and chemical management activities for your business. However, there is often some misunderstanding and confusion between MRSL and RSL and when to use a RSL or MRSL. …
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How does Chem-MAP® provide chemical management solutions for the entire supply chain? If you subscribe to Ecotextile News, you may see an article answering this question in the October/November printed magazine and/or on the Ecotextile News website today. This article introduces Chem-MAP® as a chemical management solution for the entire supply chain through the verification …
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Responsible chemical management is fast becoming an absolute requirement for any brand or retailer as part of a sustainable product offering. This is invariably placing pressure on upstream manufacturers to provide products that are produced in the absence of hazardous chemistry. This means an additional effort around chemical management for the entire upstream supply chain …
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