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"Circular Economy" News Archive
VF Corp Launches CTI Fashion Initiative for Circular Economy in Fashion and Textiles
Known for brands like The North Face, Timberland, and Vans, VF Corp has partnered with WBCSD and Deloitte Switzerland to launch the CTI Fashion Initiative.
The Challenges of Implementing a Circular Economy in Fashion
Currently, less than 1% of clothing is recycled. Here is what fashion companies like Sepiia, Ecoalf, and Stella McCartney are doing in response.
Retail
Material Innovation & Circularity
Fashion and Beauty Lag in Sustainable Packaging Efforts
Discover how the fashion and beauty industries are embracing sustainable packaging solutions like Hydropol to reduce environmental impact and meet consumer demand for eco-friendly options.
Ecoalf Represents Spain at the EU Environment Council
The Spanish fashion company Ecoalf was in attendance to discuss and seek solutions that change the way brands produce, develop the circular economy and preserve biodiversity.
Zara Speeds Up Sustainability Goals and Expands Further in the U.S.
Inditex, the parent company of Zara, is ramping up its sustainability efforts, targeting substantial emission reductions across its value chain, prioritizing sustainable sourcing with "preferred fibers," and investing in biodiversity conservation initiatives.
Manufacturing 4.0
Material Innovation & Circularity
Plastic Pollution No More: Chemistry Breakthroughs Revolutionize Recycling
A groundbreaking moisture-driven recycling method is transforming plastic waste management, enabling solvent-free, energy-efficient PET recycling. Discover how this chemistry breakthrough is driving a circular economy for plastics.
Burberry Partners with Vestiaire Collective to Promote Circular Fashion
Burberry partners with Vestiaire Collective to promote circular fashion by allowing customers to trade secondhand items for Burberry gift cards, reducing garment waste.
Material Innovation & Circularity
Trek Collaborates with Syensqo to Innovate Sustainable Polymers for Madone Bike
Syensqo, a leader in advanced materials and chemical solutions, has forged a strategic partnership with Trek Bicycle Corporation, a trailblazer in the cycling industry. This collaboration signifies a substantial move towards sustainable product development as Syensqo's state-of-the-art recycled materials are incorporated into Trek's flagship Madone Gen 8 bicycle model. This alliance highlights both companies' dedication to environmental responsibility and their joint vision of propelling innovation in the industry through circular economy principles.
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Why Only 1 in 5 Consumers Trust Sustainability Claims—and How Brands Must Respond
Discover strategies to overcome consumer skepticism on sustainability claims. Learn how transparency, pricing strategies, and AI can enhance brand trust and drive consumer loyalty.
Coty Commits Itself to Sustainability with its “Beauty that Lasts” Platform
After having partnered with Lanzatech, the multinational beauty company recognized by Cradle to Cradle Coty continues to strive for a new sustainable business model through its online sustainability platform.
Our Community
How the Proposed EU Green Claims Directive Will Impact on Eco Claims
The European Commission introduced the Green Claims Directive on March 22, 2023, in response to increased consumer demand for eco-conscious products, aiming to combat greenwashing and promote transparency in environmental claims.
Apparel & Textiles
The Road to Decarbonization: Electrification in the Textile Industry
Discover how electrification offers the textile industry a clear path to decarbonization and how brands and manufacturers can lead the way toward net-zero emissions.
WRAP Launches Circular Design Toolkit to Revolutionize Textile Industry Sustainability
WRAP's innovative Circular Design Toolkit is poised to revolutionize the textile industry by addressing its environmental impact and emphasizing the pivotal role of sustainable design in reducing carbon footprints.