All Circular Economy articles – Page 3
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News briefsTernua advances circular economy goals with new collection
The Spanish outdoor brand’s FW 25-26 collection focuses on sustainability, featuring circular materials and technical innovation for outdoor enthusiasts.
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News briefsPassenger introduces capsule of recycled snow outerwear
Outdoor brand Passenger debuts a responsibly crafted snow gear collection, combining sustainability and performance for winter sports enthusiasts.
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News briefsAmbercycle and Benma partner to scale circular textile solutions
Another partnership with a Chinese manufacturer of renewable polyester aims to increase production of Cycora to meet growing demand.
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ArticleAmbercycle and Shenghong join forces to revolutionize circular fashion
The collaboration aims to scale circular yarn production, tackling the apparel industry’s waste problem with innovative solutions.
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OpinionBefore we sell more new stuff – can we do something about ‘broken’ waterproof shells?
The linear business model of this industry is to make-sell-disown product. This is not the much-heralded circular business model frequently spoken about. The facts are that the industry makes the most profit by selling stuff. If a product gets returned under warranty, it is often easier just to replace it ...
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ArticleRecycling collaboration targets circular textile economy in France
Reju and Nouvelles Fibres Textiles want to tackle the problem of textile waste by creating sustainable recycling systems for the production of Reju PET, a polyester with a 50 percent lower carbon footprint than virgin material.
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News briefsOrtlieb expands international repair network
The German outdoor gear company expands its repair network, promoting sustainable practices and reducing the environmental impact across Europe.
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News briefsIsbjörn introduces Re.Explore circular fashion concept
The new initiative promotes sustainable practices by extending the lifecycle of durable outdoor garments for children, benefiting families and the environment.
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News briefsBergzeit expands Re-Use platform and strengthens climate partnership
The German outdoor e-tailer enhances its second-hand platform and collaborates with POW to extend product lifecycles and cut waste.
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News briefsUnited Repair Centre and Nikwax partner for sustainability
The partnership promotes repair and maintenance for garment longevity.
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ArticlePatagonia opens pop-up Worn Wear thrift shops in Europe
The US company’s one-day thrift shops in Stockholm and Munich will showcase product longevity and responsible consumption, with all proceeds supporting local NGOs.
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ArticleGoodwill, Reju, WM to boost North American textile recycling
Goodwill Industries Int’l, Reju and WM team up to advance textile recycling, aiming to build a sustainable circular economy for discarded textiles across North America.
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ArticleDecathlon Germany launches ‘Revice’ project to expand repair services
The new Revice project enhances repair services across Germany, accelerating circular economy efforts to quadruple repaired items by 2027.
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News briefseBay expands Circular Fashion Fund globally
The Circular Fashion Fund now supports global start-ups, investing $1.2 million to advance sustainability in fashion through 2025.
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News briefsTNF is expanding ‘Renewed’ program
The brand now offers online and in-store credit for used items in its broadened resale program.
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ArticleSweden’s secondhand market projected to reach €4.3bn by 2034
Svensk Handel forecasts that Sweden’s secondhand market will grow 11% annually, reaching €4.3 billion by 2034 as sustainability drives demand.
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News briefsReju opens first textile regeneration center in Frankfurt
The French textile regeneration specialist launched its first textile-to-textile regeneration hub in Germany, targeting polyester waste recycling.
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News briefsYKK presents zipper repair solutions for greater sustainability
The Japanese company introduces a Revived Renewal Series to extend the lifespan of textiles by offering innovative repair solutions for damaged zippers, reducing waste.
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OpinionEOS 2024: Particularly good, but are we our own worst enemies?
At the 2024 European Outdoor Summit in Cambridge, leaders reflected on sustainability achievements, emphasizing the need to celebrate industry successes more often.
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OpinionThe waterproof jacket: What the outdoor industry should focus on
OIC’s columnist Charles Ross explores the evolution of waterproof jackets, highlighting the balance between performance and sustainability in the outdoor industry.
