Startups
The unrealized promise of circular diapers
From big brands to startups, efforts to create circular diapers are crawling forward — but landfills are full of unrealized promises. Read More
Lululemon signs 10-year deal for recycled fiber shift
The athleisure innovator plans to buy large supplies of nylon and polyester, recycled from textiles by Australia's Samsara Eco. Read More
Stella McCartney’s new $1,500 ‘leather’ purse, made from fungus
Trellis snagged a Hydefy factory tour, learning how the well-funded Chicago start-up brews livestock-free material it hopes will disrupt the fashion world. Read More
Low-carbon cement startups allied with Amazon and Microsoft lose federal funding
Sublime Systems received its funding cancellation notice one week after announcing its unique procurement contract with Microsoft. Read More
Dutch startup aims to recycle 300 million pieces of polyester clothing a year
Reju plans to harness its parent company's polyester expertise to build up circular textile supply chains. Read More
What to look out for at Circularity 25 this week
Circular economy practitioners join in Denver from April 29 to May 1. Here are key moments to watch from the event, remotely or in person. Read More
How tariffs are challenging purpose-driven small companies
Sustainability-focused brands face devastating impacts as Trump's taxes yo-yo, but some among them advise against hitting the panic button just yet. Read More
Delta is latest carrier to back aircraft design capable of halving flight emissions
The carrier joins Alaska Airlines and easyJet in support of a game-changing new design. Read More
Carbon recycling firm LanzaTech is spinning out synthetic biology tech
LanzaTech, which went public last year, is still not profitable. 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
