World

Student Loan Consolidation Activities are Increasing at a Global Level

Published

6 years ago

August 7, 2019

In a bid to offer a response to the debt crisis experienced by many student borrowers, many banks, as well as lenders, have started offering them lucrative deals to refinance and consolidate their loans. Due to this, the student loan consolidation programs are on the rise as the need for offering a solution to the debt crisis of students has increased all across the globe. This change is expected to significantly reduce the debt struggles of students.

Many websites offer services with the name Trout Associates Review in order to hear consumer complaints regarding the low-rate debt consolidation offers. Affinity Federal Credit Union, the New-Jersey based bank recently unveiled a student loan consolidation program after taking into consideration the feedback from the members. According to Theresa Williams-Barrett, the vice president of consumer loans for Affinity, the program is for graduates working on a full-time job for the last six months.

She said the decision has been taken to make people pay only a reasonable amount so that it becomes possible for them to save their funds for other important life events. Willams-Barrett said that only the people with a high credit score will be able to take benefit of this facility. Many other lenders have also offered the students these programs to help the borrowers to refinance and consolidate their private and federal student loans. Such debt consolidation programs offer students the benefits such as monthly savings, faster loan repayment, convenience for easy payment, and a fixed rate of interest.

World

Turkish Textile Giant Sun Textile Solution Proposal for Drought

Published

1 month ago

February 4, 2025

Jenny Jackson

While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) are seeking solutions to combat drought through various projects, Ekoten Textile, a subsidiary of Turkey’s textile giant Sun Textile, has developed a groundbreaking project in collaboration with a technology startup to minimize the intensive water consumption in the textile industry. This pioneering project, the first of its kind globally, will enable the recycling and reuse of up to 90% of the water used in textile production.

Drought is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. According to WHO data, 40% of the global population is struggling with water scarcity. By 2030, up to 700 million people could be forced to migrate due to drought. The unconscious use of water in global production processes plays a significant role in the rapid depletion of clean water resources.

The textile industry is one of the sectors with the highest water consumption. In Turkey, while the food industry consumes 22% of the water used for industrial purposes, the textile sector follows closely with 18%. For instance, producing an average of 40 tons of products daily requires 2,500 tons of water, equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 10,000 people.

CLEAN WATER RESOURCES FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY!

In textile production, where clean water resources are heavily consumed, the innovative success of the Turkish company stands out as a global best practice. This initiative will shape the future of the industry. The wastewater recycling project, developed through intensive R&D efforts, will ensure that over 90% of the required water is sourced from recycled supplies.

The reuse of wastewater in production will transform the fate of countries operating in the textile sector. By preventing the use of clean water resources for textile production, this project will free up clean water sources that can meet the daily needs of hundreds of thousands of people.

R&D ACTIVITIES IN 38 COUNTRIES WITH 380 PARTNERS!

Sun Textile places great emphasis on R&D activities, conducting research and development efforts with 380 partners across 38 countries. Sun Textile and its subsidiary Ekoten Textile export nearly 90% of their production, solidifying their identity as a leading exporter. The company ships products to numerous destinations worldwide, including European countries, the UK, and the US. Sun Textile, the leading ready-to-wear exporter in the Aegean Region, achieved a consolidated turnover of 250 million euros in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its active growth trajectory.

OFFERING CUSTOM DESIGNS TO CUSTOMERS

Sun Textile provides its own designed collections to leading brands in Europe and the UK. Ekoten Textile, its subsidiary, is among the most respected knitted fabric manufacturers in Turkey and Europe.

With a dedicated sales team for each major customer group and five design offices in three different countries, Sun Textile creates designs tailored to its customers’ needs. Its largest clients include the Inditex Group, H&M, Jimmy Key, Tesco, Kiabi, Marks & Spencer, and Next.

Sun Textile also extends its sustainability approach to social responsibility, notably for its high ratio of female employees. The company, which went public in 2022, is also listed in dividend indexes.