All Circular Economy articles
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ArticleLenzing, OceanSafe pioneer circular fiber
Lenzing and OceanSafe have teamed up to develop biodegradable performance fibers, setting new sustainability standards for global sportswear.
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News briefsLenzing earns fifth EcoVadis Platinum rating
Lenzing secures EcoVadis Platinum status for the fifth year and ranks first in Canopy’s Hot Button Report, reaffirming its position as a sustainability leader in the global fiber industry.
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ArticleEuropean textile coalition demands mandatory circular economy policies
A 12-company alliance has launched a manifesto calling for binding EU policies to transform Europe’s textile waste into resources.
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News briefsGore‑Tex launches kids’ jacket subscription
The outerwear materials brand introduces a circular subscription service for children’s waterproof jackets in Europe.
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ArticleXpore e2cycle: A new pathway for polyester recycling
From screen to seam. Xpore e2cycle transforms LCD e-waste into award-winning performance textiles. A new, sustainable pathway for polyester recycling.
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ArticleCircular economy: Survey suggests disruption
”The Tipping Point: Building trust in the circular economy” identifies key drivers for a change to circularity.
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News briefsIndia considers scaling up circular-fiber production
India’s agricultural and textile waste is being transformed into next-generation fiber on a large scale, thanks to plans spearheaded by the Canada-based sustainability nonprofit Canopy.
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ArticleEU Green Claims Directive is dead, for now
The Commission’s laconic announcement came on June 20 from spokesman Maciej Berestecki, who said: “In the current context, indeed the Commission intends to withdraw the Green claims proposal.”
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ArticleSellpy grew 35% in 2024 but is unprofitable
The Swedish online company increased its turnover to €160 million in 2024, but at the same time, the company’s losses increased.
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SponsoredArena CEO: ’We want to support communities as a brand and find our role here’
Peter Graschi discusses transformation, the value of beachwear, and the connection between communities and sustainability.
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News briefsZalando has joined Fair Wear as a member
The membership involves Zalando’s private labels.
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ArticleAsics and Adidas stop using kangaroo leather, but what’s next?
After Puma, Nike and New Balance stopped using kangaroo leather, Adidas and Asics have now communicated that 2025 will be the final year the material will be used in the production of football cleats.
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ArticlePuma is closer to its 2050 goal: 90% of products now contain recycled materials
One milestone achieved, says the company’s Senior Director of Sustainability to SGI Europe.
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News briefsVietnam textile recycling plant planned by Syre
The textile recycling company is planning a gigascale plant in Vietnam, backed by strong local and government support.
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ArticleBuying and discarding clothing and shoes of Europeans at record levels
Textiles mixed in with household waste cannot be recovered for recycling.
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News briefsDecathlon Spain selling used goods through a mobile marketplace
Decathlon Spain has become a professional vendor on Wallapop, the Spanish consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplace for second-hand goods.
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News briefsOnline repair portal launched by Gore-Tex
Gore-Tex launches an online repair portal in the UK, powered by United Repair Centre. The portal offers high-quality repairs for damaged gear.
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ArticleAllbirds releases the first ever net-zero carbon shoe
The world’s first net-zero carbon shoe is the M0.0NSHOT Zero by Allbirds.
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News briefsGildan Activewear once again included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Gildan was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the 12th consecutive year.
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News briefsDecathlon Spain extends second-hand initiative to 70 stores
The sports retailer enhances sustainability efforts by expanding repair, rental and secondhand sales services across multiple locations in the country.
