All Circular Economy articles
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ArticleNeocurve is Asics’ first locally produced sneaker
Asics has released the Neocurve, a sneaker with a retro look made from recycled materials, including discarded footwear, locally collected and produced in the EU.
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ArticleNew partnership promotes transparency in tracing plastics recycling
A recycling advisory firm and blockchain platform are enhancing transparency and accountability in plastic recycling with a credible data system.
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ArticleCarbios and several partner brands unveil first 100% ‘fiber-to-fiber’ biorecycled T-shirt
The French biotech company, along with On, Patagonia, Puma, PVH Corp and Salomon, introduces the world’s first T-shirt made entirely from biorecycled textile waste.
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News briefsParis 2024 sports equipment and other assets get a second life
Around 90% of the sports equipments and other assets used in Paris will be reused
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ArticleFrisk's Reju opens its first textile regeneration center
The French textile regeneration specialist launched its first textile-to-textile regeneration hub in Frankfurt, Germany, targeting polyester waste recycling.
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ArticleDecathlon brings e-bikes to bear on EC’s plans for mobility
Repair and recycling are among the retailer’s top concerns.
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ArticleTrusTrace, Xoriant and Carbon Trail partner for supply chain transparency
A new collaboration introduces a comprehensive solution for fashion brands, combining data transparency with environmental insights.
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ArticleOn releases impact progress report 2023
On has released the 2023 edition of its Impact Progress Report on ESG, laying out 24 external goals, “multiple” internal goals and 12 “foundational goals.” It says three pillars stand on this foundation: social impact (human rights in labor policy), innovation in materials and processes (to reduce environmental effects) and ...
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News briefsEbay introduces feature to streamline pre-owned sales
Ebay has introduced a ’click-to-resell’ feature, enhancing the ease with which users can list their pre-loved clothing on the platform. This innovation is part of Ebay’s strategy to position itself as a leader in the recommerce clothing market, providing a seamless method for reselling fashion items and advancing product circularity. ...
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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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News briefsLenzing announces concept to support sustainable glacier protection
The Lenzing Group has announced an innovative concept that is meant to contribute to the sustainable protection of our glaciers while inspiring a circular economy in the nonwovens and textile value chain. Geotextiles are used to protect ice and snow from melting due to global warming. However, the nonwovens ...
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News briefsFrance seeks to ban exports of used clothes
France would like the EU to ban exports of used clothes, the country’s Ministry for Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion has told Reuters. Of particular concern for France is Africa, which, the ministry said, “must no longer be the dustbin of fast-fashion.” France enjoys the support of Sweden and Denmark ...
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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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News briefsEl Corte Inglés is the latest signatory to Spain’s SCRAP
El Corte Inglés has become a member of Spain’s Association for the Management of Textile and Footwear Residues. In its brief history – it was founded a year ago, last January – the association has obtained the membership also of Decathlon, H&M, IKEA, Inditex, Kiabi, Mango and Tendam. It was ...
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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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News briefsNew basketball made from next-gen material
Known for their distinctive footwear, New York-based vegan lifestyle menswear brand Brave GentleMan is making waves in the sporting world by introducing a basketball. This marks the first instance of a basketball crafted from the bio-based material Mirum, a collaborative effort with the New York Knicks and Leather Head Sports. ...
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News briefsBurton receives B Corp recertification
Burton has announced its successful recertification as a Certified B Corporation, a widely recognized accolade that sets the gold standard for businesses committed to making a positive impact. To maintain its B Corp certification, Burton undergoes a thorough B Impact Assessment process every three years. This assessment evaluates various aspects, ...
