Seven retailers are backing a single HREDD questionnaire and shared data hub. The goal is to cut duplication and streamline supply chain reporting.
Under new EPR rules, coated paper packaging can cost more than plastic. A flawed recyclability definition may be sending brands the wrong signals.
Eastman and Kolmar Korea join forces to scale biodegradable beauty ingredients. The collaboration blends materials science with K-beauty manufacturing expertise.
A new UC Riverside facility converts ag and forest waste into dissolving pulp using cleaner chemistry. The CELF process cuts energy use and toxic byproducts.
Nanoplastics don't just float—they deliver toxic tire chemicals like 6PPD into fish tissues. The result? Greater damage to eyes, vision, and aquatic ecosystems.
Plastics shed micro- and nanoplastics just through water exposure. A new study highlights an overlooked pollution source hiding in plain sight.
Mozambique introduces a tailored FSC standard to improve forest management and certification. The move targets global buyers and strengthens local oversight.
New testing across major brands suggests recycled polyester sheds more microfibres and “recycled” claims may be inconsistent—raising ESG and compliance risk.
China’s scale and clean energy edge give it real power to cut fashion’s emissions. A new report outlines what’s needed to make it happen—fast and at scale.
Peak Performance’s R&D Helium Loop Anorak shows how dissolvable stitching, recycled nylon, and automated disassembly could redefine circular outdoor apparel.
Toilet paper is splitting into two camps: sustainable and status quo. New NRDC data shows legacy brands lag as bamboo and recycled options gain ground.
Beni Lens is changing how shoppers find secondhand fashion—no text needed. Upload a photo and get real-time matches across top resale platforms.
The EU’s DSA review shows large digital platforms must manage societal and environmental risks, expanding obligations for traceability and algorithmic transparency.
A hailstorm damaged 13,000 vehicles at Kia’s Georgia plant. Now, a 10MW solar canopy shields inventory and supplies clean energy to the facility.
A new Indiana project grows corn with regenerative practices for use in biobased chemicals. It’s a fresh supply chain model rooted in soil health and emissions cuts.
UNESCO designates 58 new Creative Cities, expanding its global network to 408 across 100+ countries, including the first category for Architecture.
Home Depot is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to reforest 2,000 acres by 2028. The effort supports biodiversity and sustainable supply chain practices.
MacroCycle’s low-energy chemical recycling process turns mixed textiles and plastics into new polyester, cutting costs and emissions for fashion brands.
Musser Biomass teams with Trex to roll out recyclable packaging on wood pellets and bedding. The move brings verified recycling into rural ag markets.
Levi Strauss earns analyst upgrades and investor confidence as its renewable energy program and sustainability strategy gain global traction.