Supply Chain
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
Advertising watchdog calls out PlantPaper’s dirty talk
The National Advertising Division ruled the bamboo TP brand’s viral ads went too far in trashing competitors’ products, underscoring the risks of "clean" and "toxic" claims. 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
Renegade brands sell ‘clean’ toilet paper with audacious ads
Spots playing on health fears mark a shift in sustainability messaging towards literal potty humor. 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
Patagonia pilot project shows how to catalyze climate finance across economy
H&M Group, Heidelberg Materials and Netflix are also testing guidelines for generating credits from value-chain investments. Read More
Fiber giants are advancing forest-friendly materials, report finds
Fiber makers are slowly but surely pushing circular sources forward, according to Canopy's latest report. Read More
Circ’s Luke Henning to lead plush-material startup BioFluff
The well-regarded exec faces the challenge of bringing a financial backbone to plant-based fluff for fashion and toys. Read More
U.S. lobbying stalls plan to transition maritime shipping to net zero
Retailers and consumer packaged goods companies would have seen Scope 3 benefits from the framework. Read More
