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As brands roll back packaging pledges, recycled plastic is taking center stage — but at what cost? Here's why integrating alternative materials into supply chains makes the most business sense. ... View More
Businesses are required in certain states to collect and report packaging data — so if your company must gather packaging data anyway, why not use it to reduce packaging waste (and EPR fees!)? ... View More
The devil’s in the details: Researchers assert circular fashion’s economic and environmental benefits have been grossly overstated, and more clarity and due diligence are critical. ... View More
Researchers from Northwestern and Cornell may have solved several critical challenges in recycling two of our most common plastics, thanks to machine learning and moisture from the air. ... View More
With consumers increasingly preferring higher-quality apparel at affordable prices and tariffs threatening supply chain stability, ThredUp outlines the win-win online resale offers for retailers and shoppers alike. ... View More
New study from Closed Loop Partners and the US Plastics Pact identifies the top 5 consumer product categories poised for near-term reuse success in US retail. ... View More
In three months, the first citywide program in the US to offer a free reuse-and-return system for to-go cups produced environmental benefits when compared with a single-use alternative. ... View More
Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy calls on brands to join critical work to increase recovery of valuable small-format plastic packaging typically lost to landfills. ... View More
Two new initiatives from Fashion for Good are enlisting industry heavyweights to ‘create a blueprint for systemic change,’ by scaling circular solutions and infrastructure for footwear and textiles. ... View More
By leading with practices that not only minimize harm but actively improve the world, these brands are helping restore ecosystems and uplift communities. ... View More
After establishing a system for harvesting cobalt, lithium and nickel from its high-voltage batteries in China, a new partnership extends the effort to its EU supply chain — with the US, Mexico and Canada to follow. ... View More
New research highlights the potential benefits of upcycling surplus food and by-products — including job creation, cost-effectiveness and environmental advantages. But potential risks include reducing food security and equity. ... View More
Shoppers everywhere would likely agree that the billions’ worth of negative economic and environmental impacts created by unmindful gift giving diminishes the intended sentiment behind giving gifts. ... View More
Polybion and Mabe Bio are future-proofing leather production with local and circular strategies that utilize waste, boost local economies and empower rural communities. ... View More
Here’s this year’s list of tips for taking a more intentional approach to holiday gift giving and some of the many companies, platforms and products that we’d be happy to support anytime. ... View More
Simplifyber is redesigning fashion production with a cellulose-based, liquid fiber that can be molded for a variety of applications, including shoe uppers — bypassing 60% of traditional manufacturing steps and significantly reducing waste, energy u... View More
The demonstration is part of the Or Foundation’s Speak Volumes campaign, a global initiative calling on fashion brands to declare their production volumes to help clean up the industry's waste crisis. ... View More
New research shows Brits will spend £3.5B on tech they don’t need this Black Friday, with 1 in 5 using new tech for only four months. CeX’s campaign reminds shoppers about the mountains of tech waste created by the annual shopping frenzy. ... View More
Product returns should no longer be viewed as an inevitable cost of doing business but as an opportunity to innovate. It’s time to broaden consumer awareness of the fate of most returned goods and change that story by closing the loop. ... View More
In a time of ever-growing volatility, 6 themes that emerged from business leaders and innovators at SB’24 San Diego show glimmers of a resilient future for business and society. ... View More