First Look at Alberto Caliri’s Missoni Alberto Caliri, a seasoned company veteran, has returned to the helm as the creative director of men’s, women’s, and home collections at Missoni. With a wealth of experience and a keen eye for innovation, Caliri is set to make waves in the fashion industry once again. In an exclusive […]
Ikea Retailer to Invest $1 Billion in Recycling Firms
Ikea Retailer to Invest $1 Billion in Recycling Firms Ingka Group, the parent company of furniture giant Ikea, is making waves in the sustainability realm with its recent announcement of a $1 billion investment in recycling firms. This substantial commitment underscores the company’s dedication to environmental stewardship and marks a significant step towards a more […]
Is Fast Fashion Worth Recycling?
As the European Union intensifies its efforts to tackle the growing crisis of textile waste, the implications of low-value fast fashion loom large. The surge in cheap, disposable clothing has created an unsustainable cycle that not only fills landfills but also puts immense pressure on the textile recycling industry. Experts warn that the sector faces […]
California Set to Mandate Clothing Recycling as Wardrobe Waste Grows
The state of California is on the brink of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the escalating problem of fashion and textile waste. A new bill, titled the Responsible Textile Recovery Act, seeks to shift the responsibility of recycling clothing from consumers to manufacturers. If passed, this legislation will enable Californians to drop off unwanted […]
Worldview: Africa’s Used Clothing Importers Dispute Waste Claims
In a significant discourse on sustainability and global trade, representatives from Africa’s used clothing import sector recently challenged prevailing narratives about their industry. Addressing claims that a substantial portion of secondhand clothing imports—up to 40%—ends up as textile waste, these importers provided a contrasting perspective during the inaugural Textile Circularity Conference in Brussels. This robust […]