Circular Economy
Nike inks deals for circular polyester to use in its main collections
Partnerships with Loop Industries and Syre aim to scale recycled material in performance apparel, highlighting the next frontier in circular fashion. Read More
How tariffs on new machinery affect reshoring goals
Government taxes are hindering the push for more domestic factories. Read More
Here’s the missing manual for circular business practices
The 236-page framework marks an attempt to apply a science-based lens to measuring and scaling circular business practices. Read More
Retail groups seek to shape rollout of California’s pioneering textile law
A newly formed alliance bids to run the cleanup mandated by a regulation that holds brands accountable for their discarded products. Read More
Samsonite wheels its way to circular luggage
The travel goods giant is using recycled materials and new repair options to reduce emissions. Read More
VF Corporation hits 61% traceability for key materials
The company behind Dickies and The North Face is making real headway on farm-to-front-door visibility. Read More
Why Calvin Klein wants your underwear back
The PVH brand's Re-Calvin program dares to tackle intimates, a product category most circular efforts avoid. Read More
How extended producer responsibility fees can fuel innovation
Companies can turn compliance costs into innovation capital. Read More
Levi Strauss water strategy expands focus from factories to communities
After missing a key water-use goal, the denim icon sets a new 2030 plan for reuse, pollution control and restoring stressed watersheds. Read More
Why secondhand tech site Back Market opened a pop-up store in NYC
The French startup, valued at $5.7 billion in January 2022, projects close to $3.5 billion in sales for 2025. Read More
