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ArticleWHITESPACE partners with eVent for PFAS-free pants
This choice reinforces the brand’s commitment to sustainable technical materials in premium snowboarding apparel.
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ArticleSebastian Vettel receives conservation award
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel will receive The Perfect World Foundation Award 2026 for environmental activism.
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ArticleSorona maker sells unit to fund spandex shift
CovationBio divests manufacturing stake to Primient, redirecting capital toward corn-based spandex alternative for athletic apparel markets.
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ArticleBOSS debuts recycled yarn at Australian Open
BOSS debuts NovaPoly recycled yarn at the 2026 Australian Open. Worn by Taylor Fritz & Matteo Berrettini, the biodegradable textile is now available.
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ArticleExhibition on clean sportswear opens in London Jan. 26
London exhibition showcases 38 innovators redefining performance wear through bio-based materials, circular systems and toxin-free manufacturing.
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ArticleJapan mandates 25% textile waste cut by 2030
Japan’s Environment Ministry action plan forces sporting goods brands to redesign for circularity as 510,000 tons of textiles go to incinerators annually.
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ArticleStartup SuperCircle raises $24m for AI waste platform
SuperCircle’s AI-powered platform sorts complex athletic materials, enabling sporting goods brands to build take-back programs and meet circularity goals.
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ArticleMIQI expands GOTS-certified yoga wear production
Chinese manufacturer MIQI Apparel announces expansion of GOTS-certified sustainable yoga wear production capabilities for global market.
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ArticleBouldering leaves microplastics on cliffs
German researchers document microplastic pollution from climbing shoes for the first time and warn of long-term ecosystem damage.
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ArticleFrench non-profit launches €15m circular VC fund
Paris-based Makesense has closed the first round of seed II at €15 million for circular-economy ventures, aiming for €25 million total to back startups that reduce waste and promote inclusion.
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ArticleNew Paris hub to scale repair revolution
United Repair Centre (URC) will open its third European repair hub in Paris in February 2026, backed by €3.2 million in impact investment and support from the City of Paris.
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ArticleEU weakens corporate ESG rules
EU lawmakers and member states agreed to relax ESG reporting rules, reducing compliance burdens for companies amid competitiveness concerns.
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News briefsArgan and Decathlon cut emissions with heat pumps
Four logistics sites now use heat pumps instead of gas boilers, cutting annual CO₂ emissions by 700 tons.
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ArticleMilan prosecutors target 13 luxury brands over labor exploitation
Prosecutors order document delivery from major luxury brands as investigation into exploitative subcontracting networks widens.
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News briefsEngland Golf launches Sustainability Drive 2025-2030
England Golf launches its Sustainability Drive 2025-2030, setting four key goals for clubs and facilities to drive environmental and social impact across the sport.
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News briefsAds banned in UK for greenwashing claims
UK advertising regulator bans Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads for exaggerated sustainability claims in crackdown on greenwashing.
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News briefsNew Balance reinforces Made in USA
New Balance underscores its Made in USA commitment with $155M in factory upgrades and a $3.1B economic impact in 2024.
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News briefsEU watchdog slams fast-track sustainability cuts
The EU Ombudsman says the EU Commission committed maladministration by rushing Omnibus reforms to cut sustainability rules without proper consultation.
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ArticleRoica brings sustainable stretch back to ISPO
At ISPO Munich, Roica by Asahi Kasei will showcase degradable, recycled and mass-balance stretch fibers developed with seven European partners – reinforcing its sustainability mission.
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News briefsSki Climate Summit returns to Bolzano
The Ski Industry Climate Summit will convene January 13–15 in Bolzano, Italy, uniting winter sports stakeholders to accelerate climate action.
