Circular Economy
Adidas, Target will explore bioplastics in shoes
They're teaming up with Fashion for Good and materials startups to build a foundation for plant-based shoe soles. Read More
Honda circularity center opens in Ohio
The automaker's new hub will find ways to reuse, repurpose or recycle factory tools, parts and packaging. Read More
Why Everlane switched to a ‘clean luxury’ message
The apparel company is looking to leave past controversies behind as it leans into natural fibers and a net-zero-by-2050 goal. Read More
How to set financial goals for a resale program
Creating a P&L that accounts for the blurred lines in resale can help companies set goals and timelines. Read More
How Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac and BMW are looking past leather
Volvo, GM and BMW are also investing in new materials to cut ties with carbon-intensive leather. Read More
The end gap: The overlooked space between product usage and disposal
No wonder we all have a drawer full of old chords and outdated devices. Read More
Allbirds debuts waste-based shoes
The $140 sneakers are a shift for the natural fiber-focused brand. Read More
Why the global plastics talks collapsed — and what’s next
One significant sticking point: the refusal of plastic-producing nations, including the U.S., to agree to production limits. Read More
IKEA’s biggest retailer funds Chinese food packaging recycler
Ingka Group is investing an undisclosed sum in Re-mall, a producer of post-consumer propylene. Read More
6,000 garments and over $1M in sales: How to tell if a resale program is successful
Brands hit new highs when resale revenue displaces the production of some new products. Read More
