All Circular Economy articles – Page 14

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    Infinited Fiber plans to invest €220 million in regenerated textile fiber factory

    21 April 2021

    Infinited Fiber Company, a Finnish circular fashion and textile biotechnology group founded in 2016, is currently looking for a site in Finland to build a flagship factory to produce its regenerated textile fibers for the global market. Infinited Fiber said it will decide on the site by September. Total investment ...

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    ​Smartwool turns old socks into dog beds; kick-off of new circular strategy in the U.S.

    15 April 2021

    Smartwool, the Denver-based merino wool apparel manufacturer and a brand of VF Corp., has set a strategic goal to make all of its products circular by 2030. The Smartwool Second Cut Project is designed to help create a more circular supply chain that extends the life of raw materials, representing ...

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    New “Circular Toolbox” helps apparel brands implement rental or resale models

    24 March 2021

    Circle Economy, a Dutch not-for-profit organization, is launching a free, online guide to help apparel brands of all sizes design and launch a rental or resale business model pilot in ten months. According to Circle Economy, its new Circular Toolbox provides a higher level of detail when compared to many ...

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    “The Science of Sustainable Fabric” digital panel discussion by Polartec on March 23

    16 March 2021

    Source: Polartec Polartec has announced a global online event on March 23 that will bring together thought leaders for a discussion on the science of sustainable textiles. The conversation will address where we are and where we are headed in terms of circular economy, recycled plastics, biodegradability, ...

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    Fjällräven launches collection made from fabric scraps

    2 March 2021

    Fjällräven has launched Samlaren (Swedish for “the gatherer”), an initiative that infuses new life into surplus material through innovative use of fabric leftovers. Samlaren products will be released in recurring, limited-edition capsule collections, the brand said. The new concept is rooted in Fjällräven’s commitment to quality and ...

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    U.K. to have a national circular economy research hub

    28 January 2021

    The University of Exeter is launching the National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Hub, a research hub to coordinate national efforts to create a sustainable, circular economy. The hub is supported by £3.5 million (€3.9 million) from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The new National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Hub will be led ...

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    EOG and Suston organize digital industry event

    3 November 2020

    The European Outdoor Group (EOG) and Suston, a publication for sustainable outdoor news based in Stockholm, have finalized the program for a digital event that will take place Nov. 18-19 called “Sustain the Momentum.” The online event will ask whether the industry can support the rising interest for the outdoors ...