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Report by African Circular Economy Alliance shines light on ‘Five Big Bets’ for circular economy

Envirotec Magazine

These are: food systems, the built environment, fashion and textile, electronics, and packaging. One of those enterprises is Ecopost, which has upcycled 5 million kilograms of plastic waste into building materials and created over 2,000 jobs for youth and women.

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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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Green Innovation or Greenwashing? Which Companies Are Really Making a Difference?

GreenTech Gazette

But which are the companies putting the effort in, and which are simply making a few strategic changes to their packaging? They’re aware that many consumers, especially the millennials and Generation Z , are willing to pay more for sustainable products. Image by Geralt via Pixabay. So it’s nice to see a manufacturer doing things right.

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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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MVMT releases new bracelet made from recycled ocean plastic

AGreenLiving

So it makes sense that a name like Surfrider is a perfect match with #Tide Ocean and the fashion company MVMT. Well established with a complete supply chain in place, #Tide upcycles ocean waste into a material many businesses have discovered and incorporated into their products. The bracelets are simple as promised.

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Why action is needed to tackle the rise of 'fast furniture'

Business Green

In recent years the word ‘fast' has been attached to many different industries, most well-known being ‘fast food' and ‘fast fashion'. Ideas such as green shipping, reduced packaging and the sustainable sourcing of materials are all beginning to affect the consumers' decisions in who they purchase from.

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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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