Circular Economy
Trump’s tariffs deepen America’s need for domestic circular economy
A growing need for rare minerals is bolstering the case. Read More
Bills to reduce fashion’s impact advance in multiple states
California is the latest of four states to introduce a version of the Fashion Act. Read More
Fast fashion confronts a reckoning on sustainability under Trump tariffs
New tariffs and the potential end of a duty-free loophole bring new challenges to fashion brands, resellers and manufacturers. Read More
Competitors Everlane, Eileen Fisher and Zalando come together to help scale supply chains for recycled textiles
Fashion retailers are teaming up to smooth the wrinkles that keep circular fabrics out of mainstream fashions. Read More
Walmart turns its food waste into compost now sold in 100 stores
The largest U.S. retailer has cut food waste 12 percent since 2016, working toward a 50 percent reduction by 2030. Read More
Buildings are full of plastic. Some companies are working to change that
Demand for plastic building materials is projected to almost double by 2050, surpassing plastic demand for packaging. Read More
Ikea’s new $1 billion recycling investments support its ‘fully circular’ target for 2030
The funding from Ikea’s investment arm shows a more refined focus to "future proof" its business, executives say. Read More
Coach is hoping its recycled ‘wet blue’ leather handbag is fashion’s latest must-have
Tapestry's Coach brand is collaborating with startup Gen Phoenix to refine landfill-rescued leather that later this year will be featured in Coach Classic handbags. Read More
H&M, Levi’s, Puma among early backers of next-gen clothing materials
The future of clothing depends upon new materials. Innovators and brands are working on these potential replacements. Read More
Here’s what the black plastic spatula scare means for business
Consumers are sending black plastic kitchen tools to landfills after a report found toxic e-waste in them. Here's what businesses need to know. Read More