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UK Retailers May Face Up to £1 Billion in Recycling Costs
A new waste strategy by the U.K. government this could see retailers cough up millions of pounds more to…
Native Shoes, Zappos Are Turning Old Shoes into Playgrounds
Native Shoes and Zappos' philanthropic arm are recycling castoff Native Shoes into cushy playground matting.
Guess Teams With I:CO for Resourced Wardrobe Recycling Effort
Guess is partnering with I:Collect (I:CO) to launch a wardrobe recycling program backed by a comprehensive…
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All Along the Supply Chain, Sustainability is Reaching New Heights
While the textile and apparel industry has suffered criticism for poor ecological performance, including…
Industry Steps Up Its Apparel Recycling Efforts
Right before the inevitable excesses that are a hallmark of the winter holidays comes America Recycles Day, a…
H&M Foundation Announces Solution to Recycle Blended Textiles Into New Fabrics
The four-year innovative partnership between the non-profit H&M Foundation and The Hong Kong Research…
Denim Mills Focus on Sustainable Innovations at Munich Fabric Start
Global denim mills exhibiting at Munich Fabric Start (Jan. 31-Feb. 2) presented Spring/Summer 2018…
H&M Continues Recycling Initiative, Supports Refugee Children
H&M proves doing good is always in style.
Levi’s Expands Clothing Recycling Program into Europe
Levi Strauss & Co. is taking another step toward sustainability, expanding its clothing recycling initiative…
Thread International Wants to Weave Sustainability in the World’s Poorest Countries
To hear Ian Rosenberger tell it, the idea behind his Pittsburgh-based start-up Thread International was very…
Adidas to Develop Custom, Recyclable Sports Apparel
Adidas sporting goods may never need to be thrown out again. The retailer, in its latest eco-friendly effort…
Levi’s Expands Clothing Recycling Program to All US Stores
Levi Strauss & Co. is making it easier for consumers to recycle clothing and footwear. The brand is rolling…
Pittsburgh Start-Up That Turns Plastic Into Fabric Gets Investors’ Seal of Approval
Eco-warriors aren't the only people passionate about recycling plastic bottles into fabric. On Tuesday…
Marks & Spencer Ups Better Cotton Use in Sustainability Strides
Marks and Spencer (M&S) is making strides in the amount of Better Cotton it sources. In its Plan A 2020…
New York State Launches Textile Recycling Program
New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3), in partnership with the Council of…