Fashion awards are typically established with the purpose of showcasing new styles to the world and celebrating designers with the most outstanding contributions to the industry during the year. The Redress Design Award takes it a step further by aiming to shine a spotlight on … [Read more...] about This fashion award encourages emerging fashion designers to go circular
Circularity
Timberland pledges to achieve full circularity of its products by 2030
As climate action from all layers of society becomes ever more important by the day, it has been encouraging to see an increasing number of leaders from different industries step up their efforts and do more to tackle this urgent global challenge. One of the latest companies to … [Read more...] about Timberland pledges to achieve full circularity of its products by 2030
Patagonia’s ReCrafted collection is giving worn-out garments a second life
There’s already something sad about an article of clothing reaching the end of its life. But throwing it away after wearing it for so many times just doesn’t feel right, especially since you know that it will most probably end up in a landfill and pollute the … [Read more...] about Patagonia’s ReCrafted collection is giving worn-out garments a second life
Startup creates a circular furniture model to cut unnecessary waste
Around 12 million tons of furniture ends up in landfills in the US each year. A startup called Feather is looking to change that by shifting ownership: Instead of selling furniture, the company rents it. When someone moves or wants a different sofa, they can send it back, and the … [Read more...] about Startup creates a circular furniture model to cut unnecessary waste
Sweden to introduce off-grid communities that fully sustain themselves
To ensure that communities around the world become future-proof and resilient in the face of climate change, it’s essential to create development models that focus on sustainability, circularity, and inclusiveness. Sweden is soon to become the first country where such a model is … [Read more...] about Sweden to introduce off-grid communities that fully sustain themselves