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💎 Vestiaire Collective is connecting second‑hand luxury fashion with carbon credits: pre‑owned helps reduce textile waste and support climate‑impact accounting. trellis.net/article/luxu...

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Inside Vestiaire’s new carbon credits program
The luxury resale platform Vestiaire created carbon credits to support its circular mission. Critics doubt the model.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Approx. 350,000 tonnes of clothing is sent to landfill each year in the UK
#SwapDontShop - visit projects like Revolve Recycle to stop clothing going to landfill💚
There's lots of projects in #Lanarkshire reducing waste - find a project near you f.mtr.cool/hsloausrbd
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November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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90% of Everlane's fabrics now meet lower-impact standards and it's executing on virgin plastic elimination by 2025. Cleaner, indeed. trellis.net/article/ever...

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Why Everlane switched to a 'clean luxury' message
Everlane is looking to leave past controversies behind as it leans into natural fibers and a net-zero-by-2050 goal.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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First-ever textile-to-textile recycled kicks bow from Allbirds. trellis.net/article/allb...

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Allbirds debuts waste-based shoes | Trellis
The $140 sneakers are a shift for the natural fiber-focused brand.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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As fur sneaks back onto runways, plant-based faux makes an entrance. www.bbc.com/culture/arti...

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Fur is firmly back in fashion - and even more divisive than ever
It's having a moment with celebrities and Gen Z. But wearing any kind of fur, from vintage to faux, poses some difficult questions. Could a new plant-based variety be the way forward?
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October 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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A new study links counterfeits to human rights abuse -- all the more reason to chose preloved certified. www.globaldata.com/newsletter/d...

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New campaign reveals how fashion fakes fuel human rights abuses - GlobalData
New campaign reveals how fashion fakes fuel human rights abuses
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October 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Nationwide, libraries are building amenities -- like professional kitchens! -- to recenter them in communities. civileats.com/2025/08/27/h...

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How Libraries Are Creating Community Through Food
Libraries nationwide are offering community classes on nutrition, food security, and how to get a good meal on the table.
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October 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Allbirds debuts the world's first shoe made with recycled polycotton waste -- the blend that's been a thorn in the side of textile circularity for ages. www.ecotextile.com/202508205920...

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Allbirds claims world first with recycled shoe
Sustainable footwear company claims new shoe is first to feature textile-to-textile recycled materials from polycotton blends
www.ecotextile.com
September 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Maine's Library of Things program goes beyond books -- check out tools, gadgets, and more with a library card. www.greenhealthymaine.com/blog/maine-l...

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Libraries of Things go beyond books | Green & Healthy Maine magazine – Happy, healthy, sustainable
Check out anything from musical instruments to museum passes from Maine’s public libraries. All you need is a library card to take take advantage of the rich physical and digital resources available…
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September 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Angeleno preloved enthusiasts, who's been to the "mother ship" because I want to go! familydestinationsguide.com/enormous-thr...

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10 Enormous Thrift Stores In California Where Bargain Hunters Strike Gold
Explore California's largest treasure hunting destinations
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August 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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In the great green room, there was a telephone and a red balloon.. and a quiet old executive who was whispering, "Hush." www.fastcompany.com/91367824/big...

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August 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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UK consumers are in favor of textile EPR laws, even if they mean clothes cost a little bit more. www.just-style.com/newsletters/...

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August 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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As the US de minimus tax loophole closed, Temu's active users dropped 51% and Shein's 12%. www.yahoo.com/news/us-shop...

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US shoppers ditching Shein, Temu as trade loophole closes
President Donald Trump ended the "de minimis" exception where the retailers could avoid tariffs.
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August 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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First industrial-scale polycotton textile waste recycling plant gets set to open in France. www.forbes.com/sites/eshach...

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Textile Recycling Goes To France With Circ’s New $500M Facility
Circ’s new $500 million facility is set to become the world’s first industrial-scale plant for recycling polycotton - a feat that had been considered impossible.
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August 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Would you prefer a device that can be fixed over one that can't? Take a look at this easy scorecard before you buy a new cellphone or laptop. pirg.org/edfund/resou...

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July 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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France unanimously moves to limit fast fashion, penalizing companies with a high environmental footprint and prohibiting advertising and social media influencers. www.edie.net/france-wants...

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France Targets Ultra-Fast Fashion Impact with New Bill
France targets ultra-fast fashion with eco-scores and ad bans to cut environmental impact. New measures may reshape the industry's future.
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July 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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In order to achieve emissions reductions, the fashion industry must reduce production, new study shows. macaonews.org/news/around-...

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The fashion industry must slash production to meet climate goals, report finds
The first-of-its-kind report highlights that even if improvements in materials and efficiency are achieved, the industry must still cut production volumes.
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July 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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I love this idea from the Slow Fashion Movement: What if we treated our clothes like loved ones and repaired rather than replaced? slowfashionmovement.substack.com/p/what-if-we...

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What if we treated our clothes like we treat our loved ones? 💖💌
A love note to your wardrobe, and to the people who matter.
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July 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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EMF's Fashion ReModel circular fashion project enters its second phase with a new set of brands including Tapestry. www.edie.net/major-fashio...

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Decathlon & More Embrace Circular Fashion Initiative
Explore The Fashion ReModel by EMF. Top brands embrace circularity with repair and resale, aiming to reduce waste and spearhead sustainable fashion.
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July 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Could 2025 be the year that Americans finally ditch the haul? atmos.earth/why-2025-is-...

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Why 2025 Is Becoming the Year of Living With Less | Atmos
Fueled by climate anxiety, post-pandemic clutter, and a backlash against overconsumption, Gen Z is rethinking what it means to own less.
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June 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Beni just got better: Now you can toggle between "same brand" and "same style" results when searching secondhand. outwiththenew.joinbeni.com/p/meet-beni-...

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Meet Beni: Spotify for Fashion
Spotify for Fashion, powered by the world of resale. A deep dive into our updated suite of product offerings: Image search, save wishlists, brand discovery and more.
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June 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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The photographs from this upcycled design project in Togo are stunning. atmos.earth/upcycling-ol...

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Upcycling Old Fabric Into Fashion In One West African Community | Atmos
A group of creatives in Togo upcycle materials from family wardrobes and materials around the home to show the beauty of community-made art.
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June 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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We're about halfway through season two of Cascale's "Source of Good" podcast, which I host. I'd love to hear what you think! cascale.org/resources/po...

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Podcast | Cascale
Listen to the our podcast and hear from experts transforming the industry to tackle the climate crisis and address social challenges.
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June 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Ebay invests $300k in Refiberd circular solution, which uses AI to identify and sort textiles for recycling. fashionunited.uk/news/fashion...

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Ebay invests 300,000 dollars in Refiberd to drive circular fashion solutions
eBay invests 300 dollars in Refiberd to drive circular fashion solutions
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May 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Fashion for Good recently shared a series of pilot projects -- Bananatex, a plastic-free textile made from banana fibers, stands out. www.fashionforgood.com/our_news/in-...

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In Conversation with Bananatex: From Bananas to Backpacks - Fashion for Good
Bananatex® is a plastic-free, circular, and future-proof textile alternative made entirely from 100% banana fibres.
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May 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM