China

Over 30 Chinese textile plants that supply to many of the world’s largest apparel brands are now saving nearly US$15 million per year after adopting eco-friendly, efficient practices, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The announcement was made in a new NRDC report on their “Clean By Design” initiative that has helped the factories cut back on their use of several resources, including water, energy, and hazardous chemicals. The “Clean By Design” initiative is a joint effort of the NRDC and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). (NRDC) / (Fibre2Fashion)