All Circular Economy articles – Page 2
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DIY repairs: 12 brands making repairs easy
Our listicle highlights the outdoor and sporting brands and retailers who are already helping consumers repair their own outdoor gear at home.
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News briefs
Crocs launches Retail Takeback pilot program
Crocs has launched a Retail Takeback Pilot Program in the U.S., to donate or recycle old shoes. Under the program, consumers can bring old Crocs shoes, in any condition, back to all of the brand’s retail stores in 10 states: Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and ...
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News briefs
Decathlon launches BuyBack in the UK
Following a successful launch in continental Europe, Decathlon has introduced BuyBack in the UK, a service that allows customers to sell their old bikes back to the retailer for up to 45 percent of the RRP. The first part of the program will focus on bicycles and will later be ...
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News briefs
UYN launches initiative to recycle unused face masks
The Italian brand UYN is buying up unsold face masks from retailers and using them to create a sustainable accessories collection made from recycled materials. Under the “Change the Face of Your Mask” initiative, UYN will buy the masks – previously required during the Covid-19 pandemic – at €2.50 each ...
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Rental and second-hand markets contribute nearly £7bn to UK economy
A study by Barclaycard Payments has found that UK retailers are benefiting from the growing recommerce economy. 76 percent of retailers now offer more sustainable shopping formats that include rental, reuse and resale offerings. Barclaycard Payments partnered with Development Economics to combine thousands of responses from UK consumers with demographic, ...
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Jones introduces Re-Up Tech snowboard recycling program
California-based winter apparel and backcountry gear brand Jones Snowboards announced a snowboard production technology called Re-Up Tech that allows snowboards to be recycled and the collected materials to be used to make new snowboards. The Re-Up Tech process was designed in partnership with SWS Board Technology, Jones’ snowboard factory partner ...
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Re:Thinking Business –
Small steps for a big changeWe proudly present Re:Thinking Business. A special with all the latest developments from the circular economy in our industry.
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Patagonia’s Re:Thinking: How circular is one of the most ambitious outdoor brands?
Often held up as one of the best examples of sustainable business in the outdoor industry, we look at how Patagonia is incorporating circularity.
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Garment-to-garment recycling: How far along is the sports and outdoor industry?
We look at what textile recycling is not and share some brands that are moving the outdoor and sporting goods industries in the right direction.
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Fit for second life: 7 ways brands can extend the life of children’s clothing
Seven ways brands can make kid’s clothes last longer (and utilize the growth potential and income streams of the circular economy too)
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Sponsored
The Sustainability Hub at ISPO Munich is growing and delivering new perspectives
From designing for circularity to engaging with conscious users, here’s what you can expect to find at the Sustainability Hub at ISPO Munich 2023.
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Sponsored
Polartec introduces performance fabrics made with Biolon:
Nylon just got betterPolartec has upgraded two of its most iconic existing product platforms, setting a new standard for sustainability in functional fabrics.
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Sponsored
A circular solution for the footwear industry
Discover the world’s first biodegradable and industrially compostable comfort and performance foam technology for footwear
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How 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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Exploring 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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Re: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 Interview
When 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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Article
Rental 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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Repair: 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 Interview
Secondhand: 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.