Circular Economy

The Body Shop is installing refill stations in almost half of its U.S. stores (the chain currently operates 85 stores in the country). By the end of 2022, 49 percent of locations will play host to a refill facility, designed to help…
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Scandinavian brand Ganni is proving that the circular fashion economy never goes out of style. Having already launched its Ganni Repeat initiative, it has now integrated a peer-to-peer resale platform designed to make secondhand shopping a…
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Online retail giant Ebay has launched a new marketplace. Ebay Imperfects offers a way for clothing brands to sell new but not QC-passed pieces to consumers looking for a bargain. The initiative will save shoppers up to 60 percent on retail…
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New York-headquartered Tulu has netted £20 million in a Series A round, led by VC New Era Capital Partners, with participation by Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Kärcher New Venture and Round Hill Ventures. Previous investors doubled down in…
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By: Samantha Sharpe, Monique Retamal, Taylor Brydges, University of Technology Sydney. If things don’t change fast, the fashion industry could use a quarter of the world’s remaining global carbon budget to keep…
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Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) just confirmed it has closed an $85 million Series B funding round. Evolution VC Partners led the round, with Tattarang, Lewis & Clark Agrifood, Collaborative Fund and others participating. BMW iVentures and…
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The United Nations moves to build a "Blue Deal" coalition that will preserve oceans and create a sustainable, seaweed-based ocean economy. Ahead of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference taking place in Lisbon in June, the United Nations…
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The European Commission has taken mass consumption to task by proposing new rules for product quality. Moving forward, all clothes, furniture and smartphones sold within Europe will need to be demonstrably longer-lasting and simpler to…
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Global resale platform Vestiaire Collective has acquired fellow industry peer Tradesy. The two secondhand platforms represent a global commitment to promotion of a circular fashion model. Both companies were launched in 2009, in Paris and…
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Pandamart Singapore, an online cloud grocery store, has entered into a partnership with free-sharing app Olio. The two are working together to reduce food waste in the Lion City by redistributing unsold food, for free, within local…
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People in affluent countries can contribute to halting the climate crisis by making six lifestyle changes, a new study has found. Research was conducted by Leeds University, with findings being verified by engineering firm Arup and the C40…
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Deliveroo HK is taking steps to reduce food packaging waste generated by its restaurant partners. The delivery giant is investing HK$2 million to incentivise a scheme that will encourage restaurants to use plastic-free packaging for their…
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Comfort is key when carrying a baby, so it can be hard to retain your consumer ethics when all you want is that perfect pair of slouchy harem trousers. Suddenly, a sponsored advert pops up on social media, showing exactly what you want,…
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Re is a circular economy platform founded around the principle of reusing items and recieved £3 million to bring their system to more retailers. Re was launched by Beauty Kitchen to stop the influx of single-use plastic in the beauty…
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New Zealand eco-footwear startup Orba says it has created the world’s first biodegradable eco sneakers. The shoes are designed to fully fall apart and decompose at the end of their life, leeching no toxins into the soil. They have been…
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Changing Markets Foundation Launched a new website during London Fashion Week, held last month. The virtual computer game-style site shines a light on greenwashing and outs major offenders, via a virtual laundrette. The stunt was supported…
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In what's being hailed as an historic moment in the fight against plastic waste, the United Nations has adopted a resolution that will hold member nations legally accountable for their contributions to the global plastic pollution crisis.…
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Used clothing sales are expected to reach $77 billion by 2025. The figure is predicted to be directly impacted by popular resale sites and apps. Retailers have identified the surge in resale activities and are looking to cash-in with…
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Californian sustainable packaging grocery startup Zero has scooped $11.8 million in seed funding led by Sway Ventures to continue its recent 'two hour eco delivery' expansion across the United States. The company, which delivers a wide…
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As an aging millennial in a world of Gen-Zers/Zoomers, I need to say something. You have GOT to stop shopping on Shein. And when I say that, I include all fast fashion companies, whether they hide their environmental disregard or not. Yes…
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Advocacy organisation Circle Economy has denounced continued participation in what it calls the ‘throwaway global economy’. The impact organisation states that more than half a trillion tonnes of virgin materials have been consumed in the…
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