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5 opportunities of a circular economy

GreenBiz

More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. percent gets recycled and used again. percent gets collected and recycled. 5 opportunities of a circular economy. David McGinty. Fri, 03/05/2021 - 00:12.

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DrinKicks is Transforming—and Decarbonizing—Sneaker Culture with Plant-leather Shoes and Education

Greentown Labs

Michael Fletcher and Kristeen Reynolds are bringing their passion for sneaker culture, circularity, and community engagement to the pavement with DrinKicks —a startup turning food waste and recycled materials into shoes with 89 percent lower carbon emissions than their cow-leather counterparts. Can’t wait to get your hands on a pair?

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'Testbed': Behind the scenes at Asos' latest 'circular' fashion collection

Business Green

BusinessGreen gets a behind-the-scenes look at the fast fashion company's new green range. A growing band of major fashion retailers have pledged to achieve net zero emissions and overhaul their design and manufacturing processes to make the notoriously resource intensive industry more sustainable.

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BioRomper: a safe, fashionable, eco-friendly outfit for travel

AGreenLiving

Being eco-conscious folks, it was important to them that they use high-quality recycled materials and skip the plastic packaging. A community of devout fans and wearers has organically discovered and shared the product, including a number of A-list celebrities who’ve become BioRomper “superfans.”

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5 opportunities of a circular economy

AGreenLiving

5 opportunities of a circular economy David McGinty Fri, 03/05/2021 – 00:12 More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. percent gets recycled and used again. percent gets collected and recycled.

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Valani launches debut collection of biodegradable clothing

AGreenLiving

New fashion house Valani has launched its debut collection of biodegradable separates and dresses inspired by “light living.” The fashion brand has designed its pieces to reflect sustainability, with soft styles that can be worn throughout the year — regardless of season.

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How to Be A Sustainable Fashion Brand: Trends and Ideas for Your Business

Green Business Bureau

The World Needs a More Sustainable Fashion Industry. Sustainable fashion is our only option. The future of our planet, maintaining adequate resources, and protecting human rights all depend on our toxic fashion industry evolving to a more sustainable and circular fashion industry. Demand for Sustainable Fashion.

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