NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 23 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Centuries' worth of stories left untold by the millions of enslaved men, women and children linger among the cypress trees and cotton fields of the American Deep South. "Woven Wind," led by Vanderbilt Professor of Art Vesna Pavlovic,, is a collaborative research project that weaves together archival research, community engagement and artistic expression to create a vibrant tapestry of remembrance and reconciliation  more

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 22 (TNSres) -- Conservation International issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: * * * "Indigenous Partnership Principles" - developed with Indigenous Peoples and local communities - to inform consent, collaboration and recognition * * * Today at the 2024 Global Fashion Summit, Conservation International, alongside Textile Exchange, released a first-of-its-kind set of guidelines for fashion, apparel, and textile companies that are looking to partner with   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Coalition for a Prosperous America issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today released a statement welcoming the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for adding 26 additional textile companies based in the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List. Effective May 17, 2024, goods produced by the named 26 entities will be restricted from entering the Unite  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 22 -- Denver International Airport issued the following news release: Creativity meets sustainability in Denver International Airport's (DEN) newest exhibition, Creatively Remade: Upcycled Art and Design, which features art, fashion, and functional objects designed to breathe new life into materials that would have otherwise been discarded. Creatively Remade: Upcycled Art and Design showcases art from innovative designers, artists, and organizations who embed sustainable   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities * * * Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $34,646,400 in grant awards from President Biden's Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup   more

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 22 -- The European Environment Agency issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Starting next year, EU Member States must put separate collection systems in place for textiles. The European Environment Agency's briefing, published today, shows that most textile waste in Europe currently ends up in mixed waste and that sorting and recycling capacity need to be urgently scaled up to ensure better and more circular use of used textiles. The EEA briefing 'Manageme  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 25 -- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on May 24, 2024: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) today recognized students from 63 schools across Massachusetts with Green Team Awards for outstanding environmental stewardship and educational activities. Green Team is a statewide program sponsored by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) and MassDEP to empower st  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Kaywin Feldman, director of the National Gallery of Art, from a hearing dated May 1, 2024, entitled "Fiscal Year 2025 Request for the Arts and Humanities": * * * Chair Simpson, Ranking Member Pingree, Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to meet with you today. It is my pleasure to talk to you about the National Gallery of Art and o  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by the National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan from a hearing dated May 16, 2024, entitled "Oversight and Examination of the National Science Foundation's Priorities for 2025 and Beyond": * * * Introduction Chairman Collins, Ranking Member Stevens, and Members of the Committee, it is a privilege to appear before you to today to discuss the  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The International Interior Design Association issued the following news release: IIDA and the IIDA Foundation are pleased to announce Jezarely Miguel, Ind. IIDA, Founder and Design of Matiz as the recipient of the 2024 Anna Hernandez/Luna Textiles Award. This annual award honors a woman business owner making valuable contributions to the design industry. "Jezarely blends her cultural roots through collaboration and community impact to bring people together through   more

LAUREL, Maryland, May 23 (TNSres) -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory issued the following news release on May 22, 2024: Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, have established new, scalable methods of developing battery- and solar-powered fibers, making it theoretically possible for electrical energy to be harvested from, and stored in, the clothing people wear. These fibers could power high-performance wearable electroni  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: On May 15, NMMA sent a letter to NOAA to request the agency reopen the docket for the proposed expansion of the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. Read the letter here. During his meeting with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on May 16, NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer, discussed the recreational boating industry's oppo  more

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, May 22 -- The U.S. Embassy in El Salvador issued the following news: To boost El Salvador's economic growth and generate new business opportunities, the Government of the United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Investment and Export Promotion Agency of El Salvador (Invest in El Salvador), organized a business matchmaking roundtable to promote the Salvadoran export offer with more than 20 buyers from the United Stat  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following joint statement: * * * Following the fourth meeting of the USMCA/CUSMA/T-MEC (Agreement) Free Trade Commission (FTC) on May 22, 2024, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai, Canadian Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng, and Mexican Secretary of Economy Raquel Buenrostro issued the following joint statement: "Today, the United States, Canada, and Mexic  more

EXETER, England, May 22 -- The University of Exeter issued the following news: A new network will offer grants of up to pound sterling100,000 for "mini-projects" to make sustainable fashion a reality. Future Fibres Network Plus officially launches at the Design Museum in London today (Wednesday) with an event involving designers, manufacturers, small businesses and researchers. Globally, the clothing industry generates 10 tonnes of textile waste per second, a fifth of the world's water pollut  more

DENTON, Texas, May 20 (TNSres) -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: In a historic collaboration, the University of North Texas and its College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism partnered with the NRF Foundation to produce an educational case study (https://cmht.unt.edu/recommerce-changing-face-global-fashion-retail) focused on the fast-growing retail trend known as "recommerce". It marks the first time that the NRF Foundation, a nonprofit that provides ac  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following news release on May 21, 2024: Today, the United States signed a historic Framework for Cooperation with the Government of Kenya to support new partnerships between universities and industry to drive innovation, research, and job growth in STEM-related fields in Kenya and globally. USAID Counselor Clinton White signed the Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education for Economic Dev  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on May 23, 2024: * * * Kenya State Visit to the United States Today, President Biden welcomes President Ruto of Kenya for a State Visit and Dinner to celebrate and deepen ties between our two nations. This visit marks 60 years of official U.S.-Kenya partnership. This partnership is founded on shared values, deep cooperation, and a common vision for the future. The two leaders' agenda showcases how our ties deliver  more