Bangladesh Pollution, Told in Colors and Smells - The New
Nearly three months ago, the Rana Plaza factory building collapsed, killing more than 1,100 people, in a disaster that exposed the risks in the low-cost formula that has made Bangladesh the...
Our colorful clothes are killing the environment - CNN Style
And our colorful closets are to blame. Textile dyeing is one of the most polluting aspects of the global fashion industry, devastating the environment and posing health hazards to humans. By Helen
Bangladesh’s leather industry exposes workers and
What's much less known are the conditions in the leather industry in Bangladesh,where workers are exposed to toxic chemicals, and where the waste has created one of the world's dirtiest...
Cost of Color: Textile Dyeing Industry Polluting Asian Rivers
Bangladesh is the world’s second-biggest garment manufacturing hub after China, exporting $34 billion worth of garments in 2025. These clothes will end up in main street shops across the United States and Europe. Apparently, the dyeing industry has been polluting the Asian rivers beyond comprehension.
Bangladesh's Toxic Tanneries Ravage Lives and Environment
Spillage streaks the factory floor, and many of the workers are mere teenagers. Despite the dizzying heat, stench and health hazards, Muhammad Azim, 16, is glad to be earning $1.50 a day as a...
- What is the price trend of DOP (dioctyl phthalate)?
- The price trend for DOP (Dioctyl Phthalate) is estimated to improve on the back of growing momentum of the downstream automotive industries and improving global economic parameters. According to Procurement Resource, DOP (Dioctyl Phthalate) Price Trend for the October - December of 2023.
- What happened to dioctyl phthalate prices in Asia?
- In the Asian Pacific market, dioctyl phthalate prices fell by nearly 9%, from approximately 1476 USD/MT in January’23 to 1340 USD/MT in June’23.
- What are the challenges facing the North American dioctyl phthalate market?
- The North American market for dioctyl phthalate faced challenges primarily from within the domestic market. The cost of raw materials fluctuated heavily throughout the quarter but stabilized towards the end.
- Why did the dioctyl phthalate market decline in 2024?
- The dioctyl phthalate market declined in 2024 due to various factors. In the Asian market, the average spot (FD) prices dropped from 1680 USD/MT in January to 1549 USD/MT in March. The influencing factors include a global softening in plasticizer demand amid a slower economic recovery and an oversupply scenario.
- What is DOP (dioctyl phthalate)?
- DOP, or Dioctyl phthalate, is a clear liquid with a mild odour used in the production of a variety of plastics and coating products. It has a flash point around 430°F and is slightly less dense than water, immiscible in it.
- Why did the FD prices drop in China?
- The average spot (FD) prices in China dropped from 1680 USD/MT in January to 1549 USD/MT in March. Factors influencing this decrease include a global softening in plasticizer demand amid a slower economic recovery and an oversupply scenario.
