All Circular Economy articles – Page 5
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ArticleHow to price for resale: Insights from Globetrotter and 2nd Peak
Two different retailers share insights into how they approach the pricing of pre-loved items, with tips for any brand thinking of adopting resale.
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ArticleExploring the financial benefits of textile-to-textile recycling
Delving into the EU’s textile waste dilemma, we lay out exactly how your brand can help and how textile recycling will pay off financially too.
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ArticleRe:thinking business in the bicycle industry with resale
E-Mobility supplier Rebike Mobility’s recipe for resale success in the cycling industry, with digitalization and automation.
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C-Suite InterviewWhen it comes to resale, the price is right
Pricing expert Robert Tinterov discusses the difficulties and opportunities of pricing goods for resale in the sports industry.
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ArticleRental Revolution: Advantages, challenges, and the road ahead
Is your business ready for rentals? We look at how to overcome common concerns and obstacles and access the potential $700 billion rental market
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ArticleRepair: Challenges that brands face on their road to repair
Consumers and legislation are demanding a right to repair, but it’s not so simple for brands. We look at how some are overcoming the challenges.
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C-Suite InterviewSecondhand: The balance of pricing between buying and selling
The secondhand retailer must balance seller and buyer when it comes to pricing. Reverse.Supply CEO explains how they find the right price.
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ArticleHoudini expands circularity platform, launches “Houdini Circle”
Swedish sportswear company and sustainability pioneer Houdini has expanded its circularity platform and opened “Houdini Circle,” the first retail concept of its kind, in Stockholm.
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SponsoredSympatex closes loops in the outdoor industry – Join in!
The outdoor industry is being called upon to drastically reduce its carbon footprint. Sympatex shows which adjustments can already be made today.
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News briefsNew study shows circular strategies can help brands grow while reducing carbon emissions
Confirming what many already suspected, a new study released by Trove and the impact intelligence platform Worldly has concluded that circular strategies can lead to significant carbon reduction in the fashion industry. The study, entitled Where Are Circular Models Effective Sustainability Strategies for Fashion Brands?, models the impact of resale ...
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News briefseBay's new financing option supports circular fashion solution providers
eBay UK has announced a partnership with the British Fashion Council to launch the Circular Fashion Innovator’s Fund, offering £100,000 (€150,000) in funding for small businesses specializing in circular fashion solutions. The fund hopes to bring new technology and services to the market that will make people think and shop ...
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News briefsUK fashion sector launches Circular Fashion Innovation Network (CFIN)
The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), the British Fashion Council (BFC) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have announced the launch of the Circular Fashion Innovation Network (CFIN). This new partnership will bring together industry, innovators, investors, academia and broader stakeholders “to accelerate the UK to a leading Circular ...
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News briefsOn says it’s made “good progress” towards sustainability goals in 2022
Hot on the heels of its Q2 financial figures, On has released the company’s second most important set of numbers: its sustainability progress figures. The Impact Progress Report 2022 marks On’s third annual sustainability report. The company, which has as its dream “a future where everything we make is fossil-free ...
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News briefsUK government unveils updated plans to minimize waste in textiles and other key sectors
The U.K. government has released a policy paper entitled “Maximising Resources, Minimising Waste,” which summarizes the actions it will undertake to maximize resources and minimize waste across a series of key sectors, including the textile industry. Through its Net Zero Strategy, the U.K. government is committed to the near elimination ...
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Case StudyOn: The fastest-growing company in the sporting goods industry
Swiss sports company On Holding has increased its turnover by an average of 75 percent annually over the past ten years. Although investors as well as analysts were initially skeptical, any doubts over the rapid growth and costs have been silenced. Analysts have singled out On as a darling of ...
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News briefsFrance’s new money-back scheme aims to encourage repairs
In its continuing bid to clean up the fashion industry, France is once again leading the way with legislation to encourage a more circular form of ownership. This week, Bérangère Couillard, the Secretary of State for Ecology, announced that individuals will be able to claim back between €7 and €25 ...
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ArticleAuditors declare EU has made “very little progress” in transition to a circular economy
The EU has made “very little progress” in its transition to a circular economy, according to a report published by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). More than 10 billion euros of investment has had little impact, with a lack of circular design and circular manufacturing processes being blamed. The ...
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News briefsBrooks enters resale market with ReStart program
Brooks Running has launched a new program reselling refurbished used Brooks footwear in the U.S.. The ReStart program will sell “lightly used” running shoes at three quality levels: “Like New,” “Great,” or “Good” condition. The move is part of Brooks’ sustainable consumption strategy in support of the United Nations Sustainable ...
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ArticleNGO calls recycled plastic products “avoidance strategies”
AN NGO has denounced as “avoidance strategies” five tactics to deal with waste deployed by some of the biggest companies in the world
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ArticleThe latest on the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulations are one step closer. We bring you a summary of everything you might need to know so far.
