Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have backed a “targeted suspension” from EU extended producer responsibility (EPR) rules, limiting their impact on small and micro enterprises based in the bloc.
Fashion brands are exploring lower-carbon materials, supplier decarbonisation and alternative production models to reduce emissions, but scaling these solutions while continuing to grow remains a challenge, speakers at the Blue Earth Summit said.
Second-hand shopping is becoming a “bigger part” of how Americans shop, with the US recommerce market expected to reach $246.7bn in 2026, according to OfferUp’s latest report published with retail analytics firm GlobalData.
Researchers in Japan have developed a laboratory method that uses supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO₂) to redistribute dyes among polyester fibres, potentially addressing one of the principal challenges in recycling coloured textiles.
