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

10 sustainable fashion trends to watch in 2025

Here's how experts at fashion brands and advocacy groups expect tariffs, policies and material innovations will shape the industry in the year ahead. 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

UPS taps finance exec to lead sustainability strategy

Scott Childress was deeply involved in developing the $91 billion logistics company's ESG accounting and disclosure processes. 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

This Aussie startup backed by Lululemon has grand plans for the plastics used in fashion

Samsara Eco says it's the first to infinitely recycle nylon 6 using enzymes, a move toward its ambition to erase the need for virgin fossil fuels in plastics and fashion. Read More

We already have global solutions for sustainable packaging. We just need to use them. 

Companies can share standards, solutions and legislative approaches to harmonize sustainable packaging efforts. Read More

Shipping borrows from aviation with new tool for counting emissions reductions

Katalist, a registry launched in November, manages environmental attribute certificates that can be used to reduce emissions from cargo ships. Read More

Take a factory tour of the $350 million fast-fashion brand making surprising sustainability gains

Reformation's executives call themselves a walking contradiction by combining rapid creations with an industry-leading phaseout of virgin synthetics. Read More