Recycling courts controversy

COMMENT: Recycled clothing stirs up controversy

Western apparel brands and retailers with an eye on sustainability are rolling out initiatives to recycle unwanted clothing instead of…

INSIGHT: Earthkeepers central to Timberland growth plan

The Timberland Company is hoping its Earthkeepers range of recyclable shoes can help it climb towards consistent and sustainable top-line…

US: Levi’s rolls out life-cycle product tags

US denim firm Levi Strauss & Co said that from January 2010 it will be the first major retailer to…

JAPAN: Teijin adds accessories to garment recycling scheme

Teijin is expanding its Eco Circle system for recycling polyester fibres from discarded garments by encouraging more overseas companies to…

EU: New directive to boost textile and clothing recycling

Textile and clothing recycling is set to grow following recent EU legislation which nominated textiles as a “priority waste stream”…