Recycling

Your next pair of Levi's 501 jeans could come from a liquefied pair of old Levi's as the company aims to bring more circularity to its supply chain. A chemical process dissolves Levi's denim and turns that into a new fabric that's used…
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Hong Kong is drowning in waste. Research indicates that a 2019 surge in takeout consumption has resulted in unsustainable amounts of packaging materials being sent to landfills. Contributing to street and beach litter as well, the issue…
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An investigation by German reporters alleges Nike has been destroying new shoes that have been returned, instead of reselling them. Nike could be shredding sneakers that are completely new, an investigative report by a team of…
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Have you been searching for a way to describe something you've felt, and just can't pin down using the English language? We've definitely felt that way before. Luckily, there are some Japanese words that are just so relatable, and we are…
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Takashimaya, one of the largest luxury department store chains in Japan, is embracing sustainable fashion with a new recycling initiative. Working with 15 brands for the campaign, the company is launching recycled fashion pieces across its…
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California has taken steps to stop recycling symbols from appearing on plastics and other items that aren't actually recyclable.
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Hong Kong will finally see a waste-charging scheme come into force, after years of campaigning by the city’s green groups and delays by lawmakers. On Thursday (August 26), the Legislative Council of Hong Kong (LegCo) approved the new bill,…
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Outdoor and sporting goods company, REI Co-op has launched its first eco outdoor footwear line, two hiking hybrid shoes dubbed Flash and Traverse. The hiking boots are made entirely out of biobased and various recycled materials.…
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The Last Beach Cleanup has filed a lawsuit against TerraCycle, alleging the firm is misleading consumers about its recycling platform.
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Athletic apparel retailer Lululemon has developed fabric using emissions that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere.
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Kenya is drowning in plastic waste building bricks. Nzambi Matee is turning them into building bricks and pavers.
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ME.LAND, a young footwear label recently unveiled Vivace, a new vegan, and recycled sneaker, in collaboration with the SEAQUAL initiative.
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Unilever will expand its refill and reuse program across the UK in an effort to reduce plastic waste inherent in the consumer goods industry.
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The European Union guidelines on the single-use plastic ban have now come into force. Here's what you need to know about the new rules.
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Through its coffee grounds recycle program, Starbucks Japan will deliver new menu options to consumers, and promote reusable cups.
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A new take-back program launched by Timberland aligns with its net positive by 2030 goal through a commitment to circular design.
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Millions of unsold or returned inventory at an Amazon warehouse are thrown into massive "destroy" bins, a new undercover investigation finds.
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Hong Kong's beverage and catering giant Vitasoy's scheme aims to increase the collection of items which can be recycled to reduce waste.
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As part of its vision to be zero waste and circular, sportswear giant Nike has built a community basketball court in Hong Kong — Shek Lei Grind Court from Nike Grind — derived from 20,000 pairs of used sneakers. The court surface is made…
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For the first time, 100+ businesses in the packaging value chain, along with more than 50 other organizations have come together to publicly recognize that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is significantly important. Without that,…
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This sustainable and ethical denim factory in Vietnam is running on renewable energy while fostering an inclusive workplace.
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