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Five Years After ‘Fixing Fashion,’ UK Lawmakers Talk Trash
Britain has a growing textile waste problem, experts told the Environmental Audit Committee—and fast fashion…
Tomra, Circle-8 Are Trying to Shape the UK’s Textile Recycling Future
While the textile recycling sector struggles, a key member of ACT UK has teamed with a recycling tech firm to…
Innovation Amidst Crisis: Textile Recycling’s Wake-Up Call
The UK textile recycling industry is in crisis, urging innovation and intervention as global challenges…
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The UK's Textile Recycling Association issued a dire warning about the looming collapse of the textile…
European Parliament ‘Patches Up Loopholes’ in EU Textile EPR Proposal
The proposed revision of the waste framework directive passed this week with 72 votes in favor, none against…
California to Prohibit the Use of Recyclability Labeling on Ineligible Products
A recently released study from CalRecycle shows that less than 1 percent of apparel and textiles are…
What’s Next for Denim? AI-Aided Design, Upcycling and Gorpcore
Denim consultant Miles Johnson shares his forecast for 2024 and 2025 denim.
Fashion For Good Unveils Strategic Shift, Launches Rewear Project
The global initiative is setting its sites on textile waste and recycling as it embarks on a new five-year…
Scientists Find Potential Solution to Spandex Recycling Problem
Chemists at the Vienna University of Technology have hit upon a solvent that separates elastane from blends…
For India, Textile Waste Is the Next Frontier
The Re-start Alliance launched last Friday, aiming to position India as a leading next-gen solutions hub for…
UConn Researcher Tackles Protein’s Possibilities for Plastic
The chemistry expert explored naturally occurring, biodegradable proteins that turn into plastic-like…
Reformation Partner SuperCircle Scores $7 Million
The textile recycling startup aims to process 1 million garments a month, up from 150,000 today.
Ereks-Blue Matters Launches Textile Recycling Consultancy
Rematters specializes in establishing circular value streams in the textile industry.
Infinited Fiber Company Announces New Partnerships, Board Members and Eco Accolades
The Finland-based recycled fiber innovator, nominated for the Nordic Council Environment Prize, revealed new…
How Mara Hoffman Created This Fully Recyclable $1,195 Dress
Dubbed "The Dress that Changes Everything," the Nyssa came to life with help from Circ and Avery Dennison.