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Textiles from Ethiopia: How to learn from Asia?
The future is full of promise for Ethiopia’s textile industry. With a population of 90 million – the second largest…
20 November 2014
A decade of MADE-BY is celebrated with launch of MODE Tracker
This October European not-for-profit MADE-BY, together with international brands, suppliers, consultants and other (sustainable) fashion professionals, celebrated their 10th anniversary…
21 October 2014
Quenching the thirst for sustainable juice production
Yesterday, Solidaridad and FrieslandCampina Riedel BV launched a four year, joint programme to improve sustainable fruit growing around the globe.…
17 October 2014
Towards a common view on sustainable beef
Yesterday, Solidaridad attended the launch of the ‘Novo Campo’ programme for sustainable livestock in the Amazon. The programme, coordinated by…
09 October 2014
In Brazil, the fruits of oil palm cultivation help ensure safe practices
Solidaridad and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)—a company that turns crops into renewable products—have recently begun a project in the Brazilian…
02 October 2014
Hope for palm oil livelihood and yield improvements in West Africa
Solidaridad's Sustainable West Africa Palm oil Programme (SWAPP) hosted a workshop last week to share its Best Management Practices on…
25 September 2014
The power of 1%: Solidaridad North America announces new partnership
Last week Solidaridad North America proudly announces its new partnership with 1% for the Planet. By joining forces, Solidaridad in…
15 September 2014
Management transitions: Nico Roozen appointed to head Solidaridad Network
On September 1, Nico Roozen, Director of Solidaridad in The Netherlands since 1989, has been appointed the full-time Executive Director…
04 September 2014
China: Committee takes action on workplace health and safety problems
A multi-stakeholder advisory committee meeting on workplace health and safety, convened recently in China to look at the root causes…
02 September 2014
Unilever and Solidaridad partner to improve the lives of 1 million people
Today Unilever and Solidaridad announce a new strategic partnership to improve the lives of 1 million people in Unilever’s extended…
