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Fibre2Fashion
2 days ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
California retailers, AAFA & NRF to launch US' first textile PRO
The California Retailers Association, the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA), and the National Retail Federation (NRF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly establish an independent Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO). This new body will lead efforts to divert apparel and textiles from landfills by collecting, repairing, reusing, and recycling post-consumer materials. The initiative aligns with California's pioneering Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law for textiles—the first of its kind in the US. California Retailers Association, AAFA and NRF have signed an MoU to establish a producer-led PRO under California's SB 707, the US' first EPR law for textiles. The PRO will manage end-of-life textile responsibility through collection, repair, reuse, and recycling. It aims to unite stakeholders across the value chain, meet legal requirements, and begin operations in early 2026 following state approval. Signed into law in 2024, California's SB 707 requires producers and importers of textiles to take responsibility for the end-of-life management by joining and funding PRO. It will develop and implement a plan to meet the requirements of the law, including the collection, transportation, repair, recycling and the safe and proper management of covered products, they said in a joint press statement. The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery must approve a PRO by March 1, 2026, following a January 1, 2026, PRO application deadline. The initiative aims to establish an independent, producer-led PRO to represent and ensure compliance of all producers of apparel and textile articles covered under SB 707. It will foster collaboration across the textile value chain by actively engaging manufacturers, brands, retailers, collectors, sorters, recyclers, repair businesses, and other key stakeholders to drive innovation and maximise the programme's impact. The PRO will also be responsible for developing and implementing an effective stewardship programme that fulfils all legal requirements while strengthening infrastructure for the collection, repair, reuse, and recycling of textiles. 'California's groundbreaking SB 707 positions our state as a national leader in responsible textile management. The California Retailers Association is proud to set the standard for innovation and collaboration in environmental sustainability. We are dedicated to guiding the implementation of this transformative law and to establishing a PRO that unites and empowers the wide array of producers selling textiles in California. Our commitment is to deliver real impact for our communities, our environment, and the future of retail in California,' said Rachel Michelin, president, California Retailers Association . 'This partnership signals our industry's commitment to collaborate in support of a circular transition. By bringing together diverse stakeholders from across our industry supply chain, we are launching an inclusive organisation that is right for the California market and regulatory environment, establishing California as the standard for similar approaches nationwide,' said Steve Lamar, president and CEO, AAFA . 'Our associations have a shared commitment to ensuring the success of SB 707. Collectively, our members bring significant experience in PRO-building, EPR compliance and implementation to this effort. We look forward to working together to establish an organisation that supports the entire producer community to meet the immediate needs in California and potential future needs if other states adopt similar approaches,' said Stephanie Martz, chief administrative officer and legal counsel, NRF . The associations have begun the process of forming an independent 501(c)(3) PRO to meet all requirements under SB 707 and prepare for the application process. The PRO is expected to be operational in early 2026, with the initial focus on registering producers by July 1, 2026. Additionally, it will conduct an initial statewide needs assessment to determine the necessary steps and investment needed to fulfil the law's requirements and inform the program budget and plan. The PRO will prioritise early outreach to producers and will engage with interested parties to lay the groundwork for implementation, added the statement. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'NFL Season (Taylor's Version)': Taylor Swift's lucky number 13 has fans convinced Travis Kelce is destined for NFL glory in 2025
Travis Kelce's 13th NFL season has sparked excitement, fueled by Taylor Swift's lucky number (Getty Images) Travis Kelce is entering his 13th NFL season, but this one feels different—and fans think Taylor Swift has something to do with it. With 13 being Swift's famously lucky number, the coincidence has sparked excitement among Swifties and football fans alike. Could this symbolic season mark a fairytale Super Bowl run for the Chiefs' star tight end? Fans think Taylor Swift's lucky number 13 could spark Super Bowl magic for Travis Kelce Travis Kelce is gearing up for his 13th NFL season — and Swifties are convinced that the number isn't just a coincidence. After the Kansas City Chiefs honored their star tight end with a celebratory Instagram slideshow captioned 'Lucky year 13 coming soon for @killatrav', fans immediately made a bold connection: 13 is Taylor Swift's iconic lucky number. Fans are positive about Travis Kelce's 13th NFL season (SS via Instagram) That's all it took for the Swift-Kelce fandom to erupt with predictions, memes, and some serious championship energy. 'All the Swifties 'of course it'd be year 13!' one fan @janetmccormick_ wrote. 'NFL Season (Taylor's Version),' joked @booksovrbros . 'It only makes sense that they win the SB on his 13th year,' added a hopeful user @swiftiesforeternity. From Taylor Swift's sacred number to Super Bowl dreams — the year 13 narrative is already building Taylor Swift has long associated herself with the number 13. Born on December 13, she's talked about how the number has appeared at pivotal moments in her life and career. In her early performances, she would even write '13' on her hand for good luck. So when Kelce's 13th NFL season rolled around, it seemed tailor-made for conspiracy theories and romantic destiny narratives. But this upcoming season isn't just about numerology. It's a critical moment for Kelce's legacy. His 2024 season ended in heartbreak, with the Chiefs falling 40–22 to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. Despite whispers of retirement, Kelce shot them down in February, saying he couldn't end on a 'bad note.' Travis Kelce's new body, new mindset, and off-field spotlight suggest a refreshed chapter Fans have noticed more than just symbolism in the number 13 — they're seeing a transformation. At the Amazon MGM Studios Upfronts this past May, Kelce revealed he dropped 25 pounds in the offseason, debuting a noticeably leaner physique. In a November 2023 interview with The Wall Street Journal, Kelce opened up about the toll of the game. 'The discomfort. The pain. The lingering injuries — the 10 surgeries I've had that I still feel every single surgery to this day,' he shared. Also Read: Taylor Swift snubs Kamala Harris plea, but plays house entertainer for Travis Kelce's NFL frat party Yet even with the physical pain and increasing Hollywood opportunities — including podcasting and acting — Kelce remains locked in for one more run. And if Swift's influence and his own mental reset are any indication, fans may be witnessing the most poetic Super Bowl win yet — one where football meets fate. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Phone bans, start times, charter schools, more: New Florida school laws starting July 1
UPDATE: . There are more than 130 new laws going into effect in Florida as of July 1. Some of them make some sweeping changes to education in the state that parents and guardians should know about. The bills that got the most attention were ones that banned or severely restricted phone use in schools and relieved school districts of the new starting school times that were supposed to start with the upcoming school year. But others addressed school safety and law enforcement, participation in sports, corporal punishment, diabetes awareness and treatment in schools, and some make some big changes to help charter schools. Here's what's changing in Florida education as of July 1. In 2023, Florida lawmakers passed a law prohibiting high schools from starting classes before 8:30 a.m. and middle schools before 8 a.m. It was a priority of then-House Speaker Paul Renner, who hoped to improve "academic scores and mental well-being." The law was supposed to take effect in the 2026-2027 school year. It was well-intentioned, but many school districts reported that making the change could cost the districts big to buy new buses and hire more, already-hard-to-find bus drivers since many bus routes currently complete middle and high school routes before picking up elementary school students. Some districts would have to flip routes, which could leave younger students in rural areas waiting in the dark. The change could also disrupt the timing of parental and guardian transportation and child care, and cause scheduling issues with students' after-school activities. SB 296 Middle High School and High School Start Times allows school districts to set their own schedules or keep the ones they have now, provided they submit reports documenting the costs included in moving class times, the efforts they made to do so, and any unintended consequences to the school district, students, and the community. School start times: Will Florida schools start later in August 2025? See what legal steps will affect times Education is a massive bill containing a lot of individual measures that didn't pass on their own. The one that got the most attention was a ban on elementary and middle school students from using wireless devices (phones, tablets, etc) from "bell to bell." High school students will still be permitted to use their phones outside of class (depending on individual school district rules) and during class if expressly told to by teachers, but the bill also calls for a pilot program in six counties to test banning phone use during the entire school day there as well. Are phones allowed in Florida schools? Here's what the new law says students can't do This bill also: Allows students in marching bands to get physical education or performing arts credit Requires the Department of Education to develop integrated courses that allow students to earn credit in both career education courses and required classes for high school graduation Expands eligibility to the Bright Futures Scholarship Program Moves the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys from the Department of Legal Affairs to Florida Memorial University Several bills address charter and private schools, easing restrictions or otherwise streamlining processes to create and maintain them. HB 1105 made some big swings here, including: Allowing a majority of parents or guardians to decide to convert a public school to a charter one without any input from the school's teachers or administrators Allowing municipalities to apply to convert existing public schools into job engine charter schools Requiring school districts to share discretionary surtax revenue with charter schools Allowing some private schools to build new facilities without seeking rezoning Education also empowered charter schools. Among other things it: Allows high-performing charter schools to create their own codes of conduct or adapt them from other schools Defines what lab schools can spend discretionary funds on Allows certain charter schools to enroll more students than their charter specifies Prevents the landlord of a charter school or anyone closely connected with them from being on the governing board Allows virtual students to participate in an interscholastic athletic team in the school district where they live, and more : Workforce Education authorizes charter schools to receive funds under the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program and requires school districts and Florida College System institutions to expand money-back guarantee programs to cover six workforce education programs instead of the current three. For home-schooled students who want to participate on an interscholastic athletic team, HB 248 allows them to try out and play for any public school in the school district whey they live. Private school students can, too, if the private school doesn't offer the sport they want to play. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, high school student athletes are required to complete at least one standardized electrocardiogram screening under SB 1070, also called the "Second Chance Act," unless they've already received one in the last two years, if a parent or guardian objects in writing for religious grounds, if they have a medical exception, or if the school district can't arrange for ECG screening for less than $50 per student. The bill requires the FHSAA to prohibit student athletes from participating if they receive an abnormal ECG report. If a student is exempt, the school district can not be held liable for cardiac-related injuries or death from interscholastic athletic participation. Under : Education in Correctional Facilities for Professional Licensure. the Department of Corrections must ensure that inmates who successfully complete classes required for a license in those professions receive credit toward them. Early in his new term, President Donald Trump changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. requires the name to be changed in any geographical material in state agencies and in instructional materials or library media adopted or acquired in Florida schools after July 1. Several bills seek to help students who may need additional assistance for reasons of medical, scholastic or financial issues. Two different bills tackle diabetes. : Diabetes Management in Schools allows Florida school districts to acquire, maintain, store and administer a supply of undesignated glucagon. : Type 1 Diabetes Early Detection Program requires the Department of Education to work with schools to develop information about Type 1 diabetes and put it on its website by Sept. 29, 2025. The current law prioritizes children with special needs in certain disadvantaged conditions for eligibility in the School Readiness (SR) program. : School Readiness Program adds children who require additional accommodations beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, but to qualify they must be validated by a health care professional, a licensed mental health professional, or an educational psychologist. : Young Adult Housing Support expands housing access and support services for students who are current or former foster youth or experiencing homelessness. : Education makes a variety of changes, including: Changes the definition of 'economically disadvantaged' for families seeking School Readiness services to use 'state median income' instead of 'federal poverty level' Establishes new screening requirements for certain private schools Expands authority to buy emergency opioid overdose drugs and protects school employees from liability for administering them Under HB 1255, school districts must get parental consent before using corporal punishment. Hazardous Walking Conditions requires walkways in hazardous walking conditions for public high school students along limited access facilities such as highways, freeways, ramps, etc. : School District Reporting Requirements addresses teacher misconduct. Among other things, it: Requires district school boards to temporarily remove teachers from the classroom within 24 hours of an arrest for a felony or misdemeanor offense when notified by law enforcement or by self-reporting Expands law enforcement notification requirements to include additional disqualifyingoffenses Expands self-reporting requirements to include more offenses and requires instructional and administrative personnel to report an arrest within 48 hours Clarifies that self-reports are not admissions of guilt and cannot be used against the employee in any civil, criminal, administrative, or judicial proceeding Law enforcement sees some changes in : School Safety. The bill: Changes school security guard training and certification requirements to align with school guardians, requires they be trained and approved by a sheriff, requires guards in private schools meet the same requirements Requires employment and disciplinary actions for guards to be reported to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Mandates that security guards submit the results of the required psychological evaluation to the sheriff for review Allows school districts to use firearm detection dogs for school security Starts the process for the establishment of a Florida Institute of School Safety Requires the Department of Education to establish and maintain a centralized system that integrates panic alert systems and digital school maps used by public schools HB 1105 authorizes a law enforcement officer to arrest a person without a warrant when there is probable cause to believe that the person has trespassed upon school grounds or facilities. Under : School Social Workers, school social workers will no longer need to meet mastery of "general and subject area knowledge" requirements, only the state licensing. : Students Enrolled in Dropout Retrieval Programs requires all dropout retrieval programs that help students who have withdrawn from high school to choose between a school improvement rating or a school grade. It also requires that each Virtual Instruction Provider (VIP) receive a school grade or school improvement rating for each school district with which it contracts. (This story was updated to add new information.) This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: New Florida laws: Phone ban, schedules, charter school start July 1
India Gazette
12-07-2025
- General
- India Gazette
"Cryptic in many ways": Expert Mark D Martin on Air India crash preliminary report
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Mark D Martin, Founder and CEO of an aviation safety and consulting firm, on Saturday said that the preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on the Air India flight 171 crash was 'cryptic' in many ways. He argued that the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) in the aircraft was only deployed in the event of engine failure. 'It is the initial report, and it is quite cryptic in many ways. It says a lot of points that don't add up. If there were an engine failure, that is only when the RAT deploys. When the RAT deploys, there is only one course to restart the engine,' Martin told ANI. He said that incidents of fuel switches tripping to the 'cutoff' position have been reported in the past. However, the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MROs) don't take seriously the circular issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), but only the Airworthiness Directive (AD) and Service Bulletin (SB). 'It has been reported in the past that the fuel switches have been tripped and gone back to the cutoff position several times. There is also an FAA AIB, a circular that has been announced. The sad part is that most MROs and maintenance companies in the world don't take AIBs seriously. They take the seriousness to an AD or an SB. It could have been one of the reasons for this incident,' Martin said. 'We are still in the initial stage of investigation and still have 90 days for the full investigation report to come out,' he added. On Friday, India's AAIB released the preliminary report into the tragic crash of Air India flight 171, a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12. The AI-171 flight, which was bound for London's Gatwick airport, crashed soon after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel airport. 260 people lost their lives in the accident, which included 229 passengers, 12 crew members and 19 people on the ground. The report outlines a harrowing sequence of events that unfolded within 90 seconds of takeoff, as both engines of the aircraft shut down unexpectedly during the initial climb, leading to a catastrophic loss of thrust and rapid descent. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Marquise ‘Hollywood' Brown reveals jaw-dropping back tattoo: Here's what it means
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown is making headlines off the field with his latest bold statement, this time in the form of ink. Known for his explosive plays and confident persona, Brown recently unveiled a massive full-back tattoo that's all about Hollywood. The intricate design is a tribute to himself, celebrating his journey, achievements, and unmistakable flair. Kansas City Chiefs' Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown reveals a massive back tattoo celebrating his football journey. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)(AP) Also Read: Washington Nationals axe Mike Rizzo, and Dave Martinez: Who will lead now? Hollywood gets his football journey inked In a clip that has since gone viral on X, the football player showcased a massive tattoo covering his entire back, which featured all his achievements from his football career so far. In addition to the visuals featuring his big and small feats, he also added quotes and names to it. At the top of his back, a massive 'BROWN' was sprawled, to the right side of his back he got the words 'No dream is too big' were inked. One could see 'legendary' written on his lower back, and at the base of his neck was written, 'Dream.' A few words were also sprawled on the back of his left arm. However, this is not the end of his tattoos as he wishes to get another Super Bowl ring inked this season. Also Read: LeBron James picks player option amid warriors and Lakers trade rumours Netizens react to Brown's new tattoo drop A user wrote on X, That's one bold tat, can't wait to see it on the field!" A second user wrote, "Gonna be crazy when he's 80 and he's like 'look at my hairy back kiddos, this is my autobiography, everything your gramps has ever accomplished'.' A third user wrote, 'Well, I guess he can say he can take it with him.' Another user wrote, 'Wait, What? When did he win that SB ring? Was that with the Cardinals or the Ravens?' Another user wrote, 'That's an awesome tattoo I wanna get one similar. Hollywood needs a healthy year so he can get paid.'
