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New European prize to recognize collaborative circular economy solutions in fashion

The Fédération de la Mode Circulaire (FMC) announces the creation of a European prize, the Circular Fashion Synergies Awards. More than just another award for “sustainable fashion” projects, this prize aims to reward collaborations that tangibly accelerate the development of the circular economy within the textile industry. The fashion industry...

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H&M launches toolkit allowing brands to apply its System Map

H&M Foundation, the non-profit organisation of Swedish retailer H&M, is launching an open-access toolkit that allows brands, suppliers, policymakers, and investors to integrate the company’s System Map into their own business. Launched in 2024 by the H&M Foundation, the System Map serves as a visual framework of the full textile value chain,...

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Seaweed-based dye startup secures funding to back commercialisation

SeaDyes, a startup developing seaweed-based fabric dyes, has secured 200,000 pounds in funding as it eyes further investment opportunities and the commercialisation of its product. The company was founded in July 2023 by biotech innovator Jessica Giannotti, before joining The James Hutton Institute, Scotland’s scientific research institute for...

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Accelerating Circularity appoints Edd Denes as chief executive officer

Accelerating Circularity has appointed Edd Denes as chief executive officer. His appointment comes months after the non-profit driving textile-to-textile recycling named industry veteran Eileen Mockus as its CEO, as founder and ex-CEO Karla Magruder transitioned to the position of board chair to continue to advise on the organization’s strategic...

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The resale revolution and why brands want back in

The second-hand fashion market has crossed a threshold. When eBay agreed to buy Depop from Etsy for around 1.2 billion dollars, it was another signal that resale is no longer a niche corner of retail. It has become a central part of how younger consumers shop. For Gen Z in particular, buying pre-loved clothing is normal. It offers a mix of...

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Soles4Souls acquires Erren Recondition to scale circular solutions

US-based nonprofit Soles4Souls has announced the acquisition of Erren Recondition, a Netherlands-based specialist in footwear and apparel reconditioning. The move is designed to enhance the ability of Soles4Souls to provide scalable circularity services for brands and retailers, focusing on extending product lifespans and reducing textile waste....

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H&M Foundation announces Global Change Award 2026 finalists

The H&M Foundation has announced its top 20 finalists for the 2026 Global Change Award (GCA). Selected from 450 ideas submitted from 81 countries across six continents, the innovations from the 20 early-stage finalists are set to be reviewed by the GCA Expert Panel together with the H&M Foundation team. From the 20 finalists, the panel and team...

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Textile recycler Circulose joins Spinnova’s consortium to boost commercialisation efforts

Circulose, a textile-to-textile recycling company, has become a new member of Spinnova’s consortium, building on efforts to scale the Finnish firm’s manufacturing technology that turns wood pulp into textile fibre. Through the collaboration, Circulose will integrate its own pulp, made out of recycled cellulosic-rich textile waste, into Spinnova’...

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Global Fashion Agenda and Visa launch 'Recycle the Runway' for circular fashion

Global Fashion Agenda and Visa Launch ‘Recycle the Runway’ to Support Circular Fashion Entrepreneurs Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) and Visa have launched Visa Young Creators: Recycle the Runway, a new programme aimed at supporting emerging European designers working in circular fashion. Powered by Visa and GFA, the initiative seeks to accelerate...

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Rachel Arthur on why production volumes & incentives must change to reach sustainability goals

There are countless sustainability initiatives across the global fashion industry, but who is truly driving that transition? Are their efforts visible to the public or not? In this series, we interview changemakers, consultants, sustainability experts, and activists in fashion to see what we can learn from their work. We speak with Rachel...

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Redefining retail: the strategic shift from linear mall toward circular shopping complex

Can shopping centres become centres for a circular society? And if yes, how can they evolve from linear consumption centres into vibrant, circular hubs that drive economic resilience and cultural relevance? The whitepaper “Don’t Call It Circular Society Mall”, presented today at Berlin Fashion Week, explores these questions. It was developed by...

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Gwynn Milligan joins TheLittleLoop board ahead of adult fashion expansion

In a strategic move to bolster its leadership team, the UK’s first aggregated garment circularity platform, TheLittleLoop, has appointed former JoJo Maman Bébé CEO Gwynn Milligan as a non-executive director. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment as the company prepares for a major 2026 expansion into adult fashion under the new brand name...