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Browsing Circular Economy

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Design

How Tipping Point East is redefining circular construction in London

A new hub in east London aims to rethink how cities build by embedding material re-use directly into the construction supply chain.

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Sustainability

Stat: Global waste is projected to surge as circular design becomes critical

Waste volumes are projected to rise more than 80% by 2050, according to a new report from the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) environmental charity.

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Fashion

Stat: Textile recycling economy gathers pace

The global clothing and textile recycling market is being cemented as a core pillar of fashion’s circular economy. Valued at £10.1bn ($13.6bn, €11.7bn) in 2024, the market is projected to reach £15bn ($20.2bn, €17.3bn) by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 5.9%, according to findings from Valuates Reports.

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Sustainability

Does Solaris’ self-charging solar motorcycle signal an era of…

Mask Architects has revealed Solaris, a concept motorcycle that generates its own power through an integrated solar system, eliminating the need for fuel, charging stations or electrical grids.

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Culture & Media

A daily recap from Web Summit 2025: Circular and creator economies take centre…

More than 70,000 attendees and 2,500 start-ups have gathered in Lisbon for Web Summit 2025, where circular innovation and the creator economy have taken centre stage.

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Food & Drink

M&S tracks plastic’s afterlife with invisible UV packaging tags

UK - Marks & Spencer has become the first UK retailer to launch recyclable milk bottle packaging featuring invisible UV tags, marking a significant step toward smarter sustainability.

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Fashion

FT Business of Luxury 2025: The New Shape of Global Luxury

Luxury is evolving through post-purchase care, storytelling in resale and digital product passports, all in service of building deeper connections between brands and consumers

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Fashion

Stat: Curation and vintage resale influence audiences to shop circular fashion

New data from luxury resale platform The RealReal reveals a growing appetite for second-hand fashion that blends environmental intent with elevated curation.

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Fashion

Depop and CashApp team up with Sha’Carri Richardson

Depop and Cash App have partnered with Olympic medallist Sha’Carri Richardson for Your POV, Your Power, a digital campaign showcasing how creativity fuels entrepreneurial success.