Circular Economy
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ArticleAdidas ends partnership with Parley for the Oceans
In a notable shift in its sustainability efforts, Adidas has announced the cessation of its long-standing partnership.
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ArticleDecathlon France raised revenues, focused on circularity in FY23
Decathlon France generated €4.752 billion (VAT and other taxes included) in full-year 2023, according to its year-end round-up. This represents a rise of 1.24 percent from 2022 and of 22.52 percent from 2019, the year before the lockdowns. France accounted for about a quarter of Decathlon’s worldwide sales, which, by ...
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ArticleFrance’s proposal against fast fashion
The administration of French President Emmanuel Macron, founder of the Renaissance party, will support a law proposed by an opposition party to penalize fast fashion. The text in question is no. 2268, “aiming to render fast-fashion out of fashion, thanks to a system of incentives and penalties.” Its proponent is ...
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ArticleProgress in ski boot recycling; call for collaboration
Source: Dalbello Dalbello LIFE ReSkiBoot Italian ski boot brand Dalbello celebrated the conclusion of its EU-funded LIFE ReSkiBoot project this February. The stated aim of this LIFE project was to produce and market 1,000 high-quality, competitive ski boots made from around 90 percent recycled secondary raw materials. ...
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ArticleSkiStar tests fossil-free ski resort
The Scandinavian ski resort operator SkiStar is taking a significant step in the transition to fossil-free operation and is testing the complete electrification of a ski resort. The pilot project is being carried out at SkiStar’s Hammarbybacken ski resort in Stockholm. With the pilot project, SkiStar wants to show that ...
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ArticleBASF and Inditex unveil Loopamid, a circular Nylon 6 based entirely on textile waste
BASF and Inditex jointly announced on Jan. 23 a breakthrough in promoting circularity in the textile industry. With the launch of Loopamid, a Polyamide 6 (a synthetic polymer widely used in numerous textile applications due to its excellent mechanical properties and versatility, also known as Nylon 6) made from 100 ...
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ArticleMore industry stakeholders join Spiber to build global circularity solution
Spiber Inc. announced and welcomed new partnerships with DyStar, Kering’s Material Innovation Lab (MIL), Eileen Fisher Inc. and Johnstons of Elgin at the Biofabricate materials conference in Paris on Jan. 12-14. The companies joined Spiber’s Biosphere Circulation project, which presents a pioneering methodology for regenerating biobased and biodegradable textile and ...
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ArticleVivobarefoot, Balena present 3D-printed, customized and fully compostable shoe
Source: Vivobarefoot Vivobarefoot VivoBiome UK-based footwear and lifestyle brand Vivobarefoot has announced a partnership with Tel Aviv-based circular economy startup Balena, founded in 2020. The aim is to produce shoes that are made-to-order and made-to-measure locally and are compostable and recyclable thanks to Balena’s BioCir®flex range of ...
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ArticleZeal Optics introduces Re-Shred recycled goggle initiative
Colorado-based Zeal Optics has introduced the Re-Shred Goggle Initiative, a comprehensive commitment to winter sports goggles with a minimum of 70 percent recycled content in all goggle frames and straps under the motto “Reduce. Reuse. Re-Shred.” “As a brand rooted in a love of the outdoors, we believe that every ...
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ArticleEU bans destruction of unsold textiles, footwear
The European Commission, Parliament and Council agreed on Dec. 4 on a new framework to make products sustainable by design.
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ArticleISPO Munich 2023: Alive and kicking
Our editors sum up the biggest themes, most important numbers, trends and pinch points on show at ISPO Munich 2023.
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ArticlePuma turns sneakers into compost
Source: Puma The experimental Re:Suede sneaker After announcing the Re:Suede experiment in 2021, Puma has now reported back and shown that turning the experimental version of its classic Suede sneaker into compost can be done under certain customized industrial conditions. Two years ago, Puma produced 500 pairs ...
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ArticleThe Footwear Collective seeks to drive industry’s transformation towards circularity
Athletic and outdoor footwear brands Brooks Running, New Balance, On, Vibram, Crocs and Ecco, along with US lifestyle brand Reformation and US retailer Target, have partnered with EarthDNA to launch The Footwear Collective (TFC), a non-profit initiative dedicated to uniting the global footwear industry to accelerate the ...
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ArticleDIY 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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ArticleRental 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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ArticleJones 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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ArticleRe: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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ArticlePatagonia’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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ArticleGarment-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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ArticleFit 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)
