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Project life Cycle stages of any product may come across are:

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Project life Cycle stages of any product may come across are:

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1. Project Initiation
2. Project Planning
3. Project Execution
4. Project Closure

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Cotton is a natural fibre grown on a plant related to the hibiscus. The seeds are planted in spring and cotton plants grow into green, bushy shrubs about a metre in height. The plants briefly grow pink and cream coloured flowers that once pollinated, drop off and are replaced with “fruit”, better known as cotton bolls.

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Production of fabric. Fabric construction involves the conversion of yarns, and sometimes fibres, into a fabric having characteristics determined by the materials and methods employed. Most fabrics are presently produced by some method of interlacing, such as weaving or knitting.

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What is Logistics Management? Meaning, Basic Functions, Examples & Strategies| AIMS Education

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Product life cycle of a padded jacket at Primark

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Product life cycle of a padded jacket at Primark

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1. Set in place or prepare your station and all ingredients.
2. Prepare the pattern and fabric.
3. Cutting and dry iron.
4. Pressing to take the crease out.
5. Cut individual pattern pieces from the sheet.
6. Laying pattern on fabric and groaning.
7.Lining and interfacing.
8. Sewing.
9. Once stitching done, stitch the lining together . 10. Once the body is done, add the sleeves.
11. Start shell of the jacket using cotton flannel.
12. Attach the lining and the jacket is complete with a trimming

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LLC SAMARKAND EURO ASIA TEXTILE specializes in manufacturing of garment and bedding sets with 3D design, production includes complete closed chain of manufacturing which starts from raw material processing (cotton) ending at a ready product. The full manufacturing capacity of LLC SAMARKAND EURO ASIA TEXTILE exceeds 2 million pieces of shirts and about 200 thousands of bedding sets with 3D design.

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Dry cleaners are legally required to take 'reasonable' care of anything left with them. You can claim compensation if your belongings are damaged or lost while in their care.

Even if the dry cleaning company has a sign or notice saying they aren't responsible for items left with them, this isn't necessarily true. They can't opt out of this responsibility just by putting up a sign - it can be considered an 'unfair term', which means they're still liable.

Make a complaint

As soon as you realise there's a problem, contact them and explain the situation. They might offer you compensation straight away.

If they don't, you should ask them to either:

cover the cost of repairing the item

pay to replace the item (if it can't be repaired)

It might help to say that you're aware that "traders have a responsibility of care under the Consumer Rights Act 2015".

If they have to pay the cost of replacing the item, the maximum they're obliged to offer you is the value of the belongings when they were left, not what they would cost to replace as new.

You'll probably be asked to provide evidence of how much it originally cost - for example, a receipt. The dry cleaner can then offer you a reduced amount depending on the condition of the item - you'll have to negotiate the cost with them.

If the dry cleaner is part of a national chain, you could get in touch with the customer services department of their head office and make the complaint to them directly.

If you're unhappy with their response

If the dry cleaner refuses to compensate you or they offer you too little, try the following steps:

Complain to a trade association

If the dry cleaner is a member of a trade association such as the Textile Services Association (TSA), you can pass your complaint to them.

The TSA has a customer advice service and a conciliation scheme that can help sort out disputes. It also has a Code of Practice that means members agree to investigate complaints and pay fair compensation for loss or damage that's their fault.

To find out if the dry cleaner is a member of a trade association, ask them or check their website if they have one.

Settle the problem out of court

Check if you can use 'alternative dispute resolution' (ADR) - it's a way of solving disagreements without going to court.

If they don't respond or won't use ADR, keep a record of the fact that you asked them (and the date). This will help you later if you end up going to court.

If you paid by credit or debit card, you could also consider complaining to the Financial Ombudsman Service to solve the problem. You can do this if you're unhappy with how the dry cleaner responds to your complaint, or if they still haven't responded after 8 weeks.

Get an independent test and report

You could get an independent organisation to look at your issue and produce a report. It could be expensive (often around £100) but the report could persuade the dry cleaner to change their mind. It could be used in a court if the dry cleaner still doesn't agree.

The Drycleaning Complaints Arbitration Service offers a report service.

Go to court

If you've tried the options above and are still unhappy with the outcome, you could take your case to a small claims court in England and Wales or the sheriff court in Scotland.

There's a time limit for going to court - from when you took the item to the dry cleaner, you have up to 6 years.

Read our advice on preparing for court if you need more help.

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If your clothes have been lost or damaged by a dry cleaner

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Dry cleaners are legally required to take 'reasonable' care of anything left with them. You can claim compensation if your belongings are damaged or lost while in their care. Even if the dry cleaning company has a sign or notice saying they aren't responsible for items left with them, this isn't necessarily true.

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Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. Recycling can benefit your community, the economy, and the environment. Products should only be recycled if they cannot be reduced or reused. EPA promotes the waste management hierarchy, which ranks various waste management strategies from most to least environmentally preferred. The hierarchy prioritizes source reduction and the reuse of waste materials over recycling.
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Benefits of Recycling

Environment

Recycling provides many benefits to our environment. By recycling our materials, we create a healthier planet for ourselves and future generations.

Conserve natural resources: Recycling reduces the need to extract resources such as timber, water, and minerals for new products.

Climate change: According to the most recent EPA data, the recycling and composting of municipal solid waste (MSW or trash) saved over 193 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2018.

Energy savings: Recycling conserves energy. For example, recycling just 10 plastic bottles saves enough energy to power a laptop for more than 25 hours. To estimate how much energy you can save by recycling certain products, EPA developed the individual Waste Reduction Model (iWARM).

Waste and pollution reduction: Recycling diverts waste away from landfills and incinerators, which reduces the harmful effects of pollution and emissions.

Economy

EPA released significant findings on the economic benefits of the recycling industry with an update to the national Recycling Economic Information (REI) Study in 2020. This study analyzes the numbers of jobs, wages and tax revenues attributed to recycling. The study found that in a single year, recycling and reuse activities in the United States accounted for:

681,000 jobs,

$37.8 billion in wages, and

$5.5 billion in tax revenues.

This equates to 1.17 jobs per 1,000 tons of materials recycled and $65.23 in wages and $9.42 in tax revenue for every ton of materials recycled. For more information, check out the full report.

Community

Environmental Justice: Across the country, waste management facilities are concentrated in underserved communities, and they can have negative impacts on human health, property values, aesthetic and recreation values, and land productivity. Recycling provides these areas with a healthier and more sustainable alternative.

International: Waste generated in the United States also affects communities in other countries. Recycled materials are exported to some countries that are not able to manage those materials in an environmentally sound manner.

U.S. Recycling System Overview

The recycling process is made up of three steps that are repeated over and over again. This creates a continuous loop which is represented by the familiar chasing arrows recycling symbol. The three steps of the recycling process are described below.

Step 1: Collection and Processing

Businesses and consumers generate recyclables that are then collected by either a private hauler or government entity. There are several methods for collecting recyclables, including curbside collection, drop-off centers, and deposit or refund programs. Visit How do I recycle... Common Recyclables for information on specific materials.

After collection, recyclables are sent to a recovery facility to be sorted, cleaned, and processed into materials that can be used in manufacturing. Recyclables are bought and sold just like raw materials would be, and prices go up and down depending on supply and demand in the United States and around the world.

Step 2: Manufacturing

After processing, recyclables are made into new products at a recycling plant or similar facility. More and more of today's products are being manufactured with recycled content.

Recycled materials are also used in new ways such as recovered glass in asphalt to pave roads or recovered plastic in carpeting and park benches.

Step 3: Purchasing New Products Made from Recycled Materials

You help close the recycling loop by buying new products made from recycled materials. There are thousands of products that contain recycled content. When you go shopping, look for the following:

Products that can be easily recycled

Products that contain recycled content

Below are some of the terms used:

Recycled-content product - The product was manufactured with recycled materials either collected from a recycling program or from waste recovered during the normal manufacturing process. The label will sometimes include how much of the content came from recycled materials.

Post-consumer content - Very similar to recycled content, but the material comes only from recyclables collected from consumers or businesses through a recycling program.

Recyclable product - Products that can be collected, processed, and manufactured into new products after they have been used. These products do not necessarily contain recycled materials. Remember not all kinds of recyclables may be collected in your community, so be sure to check with your local recycling program before you buy.

Some common products you can find that are made with recycled content include the following:

Aluminum cans

Car bumpers

Carpeting

Cereal boxes

Comic books

Egg cartons

Glass containers

Laundry detergent bottles

Motor oil

Nails

Newspapers

Paper towels

Steel products

Trash bags

Challenges to Recycling System

While the benefits of recycling are clear, the current system still faces many challenges.

Many people are confused about what items can be recycled, where they can be recycled and how. This often leads to recyclables going in the trash or trash going in the recycling bin.

America's recycling infrastructure has not kept pace with today's waste stream. Communication between the manufacturers of new materials and products and the recycling industry needs to be improved to prepare for and optimally manage the recycling of new materials.

Domestic markets for recycled materials need to be strengthened in the United States. Historically, some of the recycled materials generated in the U.S. have been exported internationally. However, changing international policies have limited the export of materials. Improving communication among the different sectors of the recycling system is needed to strengthen the development of existing materials markets and to develop new innovative markets.

We need to better integrate recycled materials and end-of-life management into product and packaging designs.

More consistent measurement methodologies are necessary to improve recycling system performance. These more standardized metrics can then be used to create effective goals and track progress.

What is Being Done?

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Transforming U.S. Recycling and Waste Management: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a historic investment in the health, equity, and resilience of American communities. With unprecedented funding to support state and local waste management infrastructure and recycling programs, EPA will improve health and safety and help establish and increase recycling programs nationwide.

National Recycling Strategy: EPA developed the National Recycling Strategy with a focus on advancing the national municipal solid waste recycling system. It identifies strategic objectives and actions to create a stronger, more resilient, and cost-effective recycling system.

Draft Strategy to Prevent Plastics Pollution: This strategy builds upon EPA's National Recycling Strategy and focuses on actions to reduce, reuse, collect, and capture plastic waste.

America Recycles Day: Every year on November 15, EPA reminds everyone of the importance and impact of recycling through education and outreach.

Basel Convention: The United States is a signatory to the Basel Convention, but has not yet become a Party to the Convention. The Basel Convention establishes standards for the transboundary movement of various types of waste.

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Provides the the basics steps involved for recycling