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Volunteers Came Together For Annual Senior Home Repair Day

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6 years ago

July 24, 2019

A team of volunteers came together on Saturday, June 1, to help approximately 35 senior homeowners. The team helped old people with gardening, minor repair, patching, painting, cleaning, and minor renovation during the 29th annual Home Repair event run by Senior Coastsiders. Some of the volunteers celebrated the day of community building for the first time, while others have been serving for a long time.

Volunteers showed their skills, especially home renovation and modern deck skirting. Each was assigned to a particular project. Some local businesses made a partnership with them to sponsor things, donate financially and share expertise for some complicated projects. Most of the projects were simple and required only gardening skills. The senior people were on a tight budget, and continued rains had made everything unmanageable in their perimeters.

Painting projects were common, as volunteers have painted decks and skirting on a number of homes. Hundreds of feet of handrail was installed during the day on several sets of stairs. In addition, dozens of grab bars were put into showers and bathtubs. One senior citizen who is restricted to a wheelchair was unable to access her deck for many years. She once again was able to enjoy the shade of her favorite tree.

Another citizen took benefit from the installation of a wheelchair lift that is allowing her to get in and out of her home without any problem. The volunteers have also changed the batteries of dozens of smoke detectors. In addition, they also changed out light bulbs and bad gate latches.

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Turkish Textile Giant Sun Textile Solution Proposal for Drought

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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.