Category: Circular Economy
Lululemon has joined a $12 million funding round for Epoch Biodesign, signalling a deeper shift within the apparel sector toward material circularity and next-generation recycling technologies. The investment brings Epoch’s...
• 15,000-ton annual capacity facility converts hard-to-recycle plastic waste into petrochemical feedstock• Anchors TotalEnergies’ transition of Grandpuits refinery into a zero-crude industrial platform• Secured long-term waste supply through partnerships with...
Google has released a detailed engineering and supply chain playbook designed to accelerate the use of recycled materials across the consumer electronics sector, as its own hardware portfolio approaches significant...
FedEx Moves To Scale Circular Packaging In B2B Logistics FedEx has launched a reusable packaging system for business-to-business shipments, marking a shift toward integrating circular logistics into mainstream parcel networks....
Industrial Water Risk Moves to the Forefront Private equity firm Ambienta has invested in P.I.ECO, a global provider of industrial water treatment and recycling solutions, positioning itself at the center...
L’Oréal Groupe has entered a multi-year partnership with clean chemicals startup Dioxycle to transform captured carbon emissions into sustainable packaging materials, marking a significant step toward decarbonizing plastics used across...
Ireland has unveiled a national plan to shift its economy away from the traditional take make waste model, positioning circularity as a core pillar of climate policy, industrial competitiveness and...
Circularity is a topic growing in importance. It has been moving up the priority list for business leaders, regulators, and sustainability practitioners, primarily for its business value and material security,...
A coalition of chemical producers, material innovators, and trading houses has launched what participants describe as the world’s first global supply chain dedicated to renewable plastics for high performance consumer...
Brussels is tightening the regulatory net around fashion waste, adopting new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation measures aimed at ending one of the sector’s most controversial practices: destroying unsold stock....
BMW Group and PreZero have launched a strategic cooperation aimed at reshaping how Europe’s automotive industry manages end of life vehicles and material recovery. The agreement, signed at the Innovation...
French climate tech startup bobine has secured $14 million (€13 million) in fresh funding to advance the industrialization of its process electrification technology for chemical plastic recycling, positioning itself at...
Tetra Pak is expanding its sustainable packaging research agenda with a €60 million ($65 million) investment in a pilot plant in Lund, Sweden, aimed at commercializing a paper-based barrier that...
• The European Commission plans legal changes in early 2026 to tighten documentation, customs tracking, and audits of recycled plastic imports.• Europe’s plastics recycling industry has lost more capacity in...
Prysmian and Versalis have signed a strategic partnership aimed at tackling one of the cable industry’s most persistent waste challenges: the recycling of complex plastic insulation layers used in energy...
A global shift in how LEGO boxes are packed The LEGO Group has crossed a major point in its multiyear effort to remove single-use plastics from inside its boxes. More...
Creative Tech Textile has collaborated innovatively with Taiwan’s oyster farming industry to create Seawool®, a multifunctional composite material that blends oyster shells with recycled polyester, giving new life to discarded...
PATH Water CEO Shadi Bakour sits down with ESG News and Kristen Siemen, former Chief Sustainability Officer at GM, to explore the global movement against single-use plastics and virgin plastic...
• Major global brands representing 20% of plastic packaging market reaffirm commitment to circularity.• Agenda calls for shared advocacy, collaboration, and policy alignment to scale reuse and reduce waste.• Foundation...
This essential panel, hosted at the Nest Climate Campus during Climate Week 2025, provided a critical, behind-the-scenes look into managing waste and maximizing sustainability at major public venues. The discussion...
This session, part of the Nest Climate Campus programming during Climate Week 2025, delves into how cross-industry collaborative partnerships are essential for driving momentum in the circular economy. The conversation—featuring...
• Amazon’s Elkhart, Indiana facility integrates over 40 decarbonization and efficiency systems for real-world testing.• The site provides data for scaling low-carbon building materials and clean-energy systems across Amazon’s global...
• Highland Spring Group to deploy Altruistiq’s product footprinting platform across its operations until 2028.• Agreement will enable real-time cradle-to-gate carbon data for hundreds of SKUs, strengthening regulatory compliance and...
Paris Pact Broadens Scope for Circular and Low-Carbon Industry TotalEnergies and Veolia have expanded their long-standing partnership through a new memorandum of understanding that deepens collaboration on methane mitigation, water...
New Pathways for Automotive Waste Porsche AG, BASF SE and Austrian technology firm BEST Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH have completed a pilot project demonstrating the chemical recycling of complex...
A New Approach to Food Waste IKEA U.S. has launched a food waste pilot program that takes a direct aim at one of retail’s most stubborn environmental challenges: organic waste....
A Global First in Singapore The city-state has become the first government worldwide to roll out a national plastic passport program, powered by Nasdaq-listed SMX technology and its research partner...
Xampla, a University of Cambridge spin-out pioneering sustainable packaging solutions, has raised $14 million in Series A funding to accelerate the global rollout of its Morro™ plant-based materials. The round was led by Emerald...
PepsiCo, Bold Reuse, and the San Francisco 49ers have teamed up to introduce reusable cups at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The initiative kicked off during a preseason game...
LG Electronics is advancing its sustainability agenda with new eco-conscious manufacturing for its commercial 4-way system air conditioners. The company has introduced a novel material and production method that reduces...
The latest round of United Nations negotiations aimed at securing a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution ended Friday without agreement, but with countries pledging to keep working toward...
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has released its Progress Report 2024: Evolving for Impact, highlighting measurable progress over five years and unveiling its Strategy 2030 for scaling solutions toward...
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group—the largest IKEA retailer—has made a growth capital investment in Shanghai-based Re-mall, a specialist in recycling post-consumer packaging waste into transparent recycled polypropylene...
IBM Research and Nestlé R&D have partnered to leverage artificial intelligence and deep tech to accelerate the discovery of sustainable packaging solutions. The collaboration has produced a generative AI tool...
The European Commission has launched a public consultation and Call for Evidence to inform the development of its forthcoming Circular Economy Act, aiming to accelerate the EU’s shift away from...
Greene Enterprise has secured €224 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Santander to build five advanced industrial plants in Spain for the treatment of non-recyclable waste....
Global investment in circular economy business models has reached US$164 billion between 2018 and 2023, according to a new Circularity Gap Report (CGR®) Finance released by Circle Economy in collaboration...
MP Materials and Apple have signed a $500 million, long-term supply agreement that will enable Apple to use rare earth magnets manufactured entirely in the United States from 100% recycled...
Veolia has begun construction on the UK’s first “tray-to-tray” closed-loop PET recycling facility, marking the launch of its largest UK plastics project to date. The £70 million ($90 million) investment...
The LEGO Group, in collaboration with WWF Denmark, has launched the Planet Promise Design Guidelines—a new framework designed to embed socially and environmentally responsible narratives into LEGO® sets, stories, and...
IKEA Components has begun a major sustainability shift by phasing out plastic fitting bags and replacing them with paper-based alternatives—cutting approximately 1,400 tons of virgin plastic annually. The initiative is...
Syre, the H&M-backed textile recycling firm, has announced strategic partnerships with Gap Inc., Target, and Houdini Sportswear as part of its commercial launch, advancing its mission to decarbonize and dewaste...
The LEGO Group has achieved a major environmental milestone, maintaining zero waste to landfill across its global manufacturing sites for the third year in a row. The company reported that...
British band Coldplay is reissuing nine of their albums on EcoRecords—LPs manufactured from recycled plastic bottles—dramatically reducing the environmental impact of physical music production. The clear 140g records are created...
Mango has partnered with Swedish material innovator Circulose®, becoming the first brand to integrate its regenerated cotton-based fibres into production since Circulose’s restart. The move positions Mango as a sustainability...
Versalis, the chemical subsidiary of Italian energy giant Eni, has inaugurated a demonstration plant in Mantova, Italy, showcasing its proprietary chemical recycling technology, Hoop. The technology enables the transformation of...
Lululemon has entered a 10-year offtake agreement with recycling innovator Samsara Eco to source recycled nylon 6,6 and polyester, aiming to meet 20% of its overall fibre needs with circular...
Several global consumer giants — including Walmart, Mondelēz, Mars, Nestlé, and L’Oréal USA — have quietly exited the U.S. Plastics Pact (USPP), a key industry initiative focused on sustainable plastic...
Amazon is scaling up its packaging automation across Europe in a bid to slash waste and reduce the environmental footprint of its deliveries. The e-commerce giant will deploy hundreds of...
Dow and X, Google’s innovation lab known as the Moonshot Factory, have joined forces to tackle one of the largest barriers to plastics circularity: recycling films and flexibles—packaging materials that...
HUGO BOSS has launched NovaPoly, a proprietary recycled polyester yarn designed to address the fashion industry’s environmental footprint—particularly microplastic pollution. Developed in collaboration with Jiaren Chemical Recycling and NBC LLC,...
Syre, a textile-to-textile recycling startup launched by H&M Group and impact investor Vargas, has raised $100 million in Series A funding to make circular polyester production a hyperscale reality within...
AI robotics startup Glacier has raised $16 million in Series A funding to accelerate the deployment of its intelligent recycling robots, designed to transform U.S. recycling infrastructure, reduce emissions, and...
The European Commission has adopted a 2025–2030 work plan under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and Energy Labelling Regulation, setting the stage for sweeping sustainability rules across key...
LEGO Group has significantly advanced its sustainability goals, sourcing half of its materials from sustainable options in 2024. This marks a notable increase from just 18% in 2023. Of the...
Berry Global and Mars are rolling out 100% recycled plastic packaging for M&M’S®, SKITTLES®, and STARBURST® pantry jars—excluding lids. This move builds on their 2022 launch, which incorporated 15% recycled...
LEGO’s Latest Sustainability Move: Recycled Tires in New Sets LEGO Group today unveiled new tires made with over 30% recycled materials, including fishing nets, ropes, and engine oil. These innovative...
Expanding Repairability and Reducing Waste Xbox is expanding its repairability program, offering more options for console repairs to extend device longevity and reduce waste. Players can now get their Xbox...
The UK Government has officially announced the launch of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in October 2027. The long-anticipated initiative aims to boost recycling rates by offering financial incentives for...
Schneider Electric, in partnership with Liminal Insights, has developed a joint offering that integrates Liminal’s ultrasound-based metrology and analytics solutions with Schneider Electric’s automation and industrial intelligence ecosystem. This integrated...
Ingka Group’s Ambitious Recycling Investment Ingka Investments, the financial arm of Ingka Group and the largest IKEA retailer, plans to invest €1 billion in recycling infrastructure. This initiative aims to...
SHEIN has significantly ramped up its use of Cool Transfer Denim Printing in 2024, producing 380,000 denim pieces with this water- and energy-efficient method—a 90% increase from the previous year....
CHEP, a Brambles company recognized as the #4 Most Sustainable Company in the world by TIME Magazine, continues to lead in environmental impact with the appointment of Sandra Elizabeth Leyva...
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has reported a dramatic reduction in single-use plastic bag consumption since implementing its Single-Use Plastic Policy in June 2022. In just two years,...
The News: The European Union has finalized ambitious regulations requiring all packaging to be 100% recyclable by 2030. The comprehensive rules target the full lifecycle of packaging,emphasizing re-use, recycling, and...
Groupe SEB’s 2030 ESG Roadmap Groupe SEB, a global leader in small domestic equipment, is doubling down on sustainability with its 2024-2030 ESG roadmap, unveiled during its ESG Investor Day....
ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) is investing over $200 million to expand its advanced recycling operations at its Baytown and Beaumont sites in Texas. The expansion will add 350 million pounds of...
Building on its legacy of innovation and sustainability, Samsonite International S.A. has announced a new science-based climate target, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria. The commitment underscores...
In this exclusive interview, Jim Coleman, CEO of LION Power, joined ESG News to discuss bringing lithium-ion battery technology manufacturing to the United States. The company aims to capture market...
Amcor, a leader in responsible packaging, has announced two major executive appointments aimed at propelling organic growth and enhancing sustainability across its operations. Fred Stephan, former President of Amcor Flexibles...
Dow and Ambipar have joined forces to expand plastic materials recycling in Brazil. The partnership will drive polyethylene recycling from 2,000 tons to 60,000 tons per year by 2030, positioning...
Key Impact Points: Why it matters: eBay is scaling its Circular Fashion Fund (CFF) globally, with applications open until November 15, 2024. The fund will help innovative tech start-ups and...
Leading the Charge on Textile Waste Spain’s largest fashion companies, including Zara owner Inditex, H&M, Decathlon, Ikea, and Primark, will start collecting discarded clothes in April next year as part...
Key Impact Points: A.P. Moller Holding has unveiled its ambitious new venture, Vioneo, dedicating €1.5 billion towards developing a fossil-free plastics production platform. This initiative represents a significant stride towards...
Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery brand, has completed its transformative shift to crafting all its jewellery with 100% recycled silver and gold. This significant move allows Pandora to avoid approximately...
Amazon has introduced its new recyclable, lightweight paper envelopes in the UK, part of its ongoing commitment to reducing packaging waste. Developed in collaboration with Mondi, a packaging industry leader,...
PepsiCo’s AI-Powered Recycling Push PepsiCo has partnered with Intuitive AI to introduce Oscar Sort, an AI-powered recycling assistant designed to improve waste management in high-traffic locations. Starting with select PepsiCo...
At Goldman Sachs, a new ESG filter is rethinking how companies are evaluated by focusing on circularity—the extent to which they recycle, manage waste, and reuse materials. This model has...
Patagonia is taking bold steps to protect global forests by joining Canopy’s Pack4Good initiative. The outdoor apparel giant has committed to sourcing its packaging from non-forest fibers, aiming to eliminate...
Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management, has partnered with GR3N to revolutionize the plastic recycling industry. GR3N’s Microwave Assisted DEpolymerization (MADE) process breaks down polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste into...
Nestlé continues to push the boundaries of sustainable packaging with innovative paper-based solutions across major brands. In a bid to significantly cut plastic waste, the company is making strides with...
Bridgestone, Grupo BB&G, and Versalis have launched a groundbreaking initiative to establish a closed-loop ecosystem for tyre recycling. The partnership focuses on transforming end-of-life tyres (ELTs) into new, high-performance tyres,...
Plastic’s Growing Environmental Impact Plastic’s convenience has led to its widespread use, but the environmental costs are staggering. Every year, 400 million tonnes of plastic waste are generated worldwide, with...
Lego’s Bold Move Toward Sustainability Lego, the iconic toymaker, is taking a significant step toward sustainability by committing to replace the fossil fuels used in its bricks with pricier renewable...
The LEGO Group is urging fans to “keep the play alive” by passing on their bricks. The new “made to be played” campaign celebrates the enduring value of LEGO® bricks,...
Ikea has launched “Ikea Preowned,” a peer-to-peer marketplace that allows customers to buy and sell secondhand Ikea furniture directly to each other. This move marks Ikea’s entry into the secondhand...
Google has achieved a significant milestone by making the packaging for its Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit devices 100% plastic-free, well ahead of its 2025 goal. This move is part of...
EQT Private Equity Takes Majority Stake in AMCS EQT Private Equity has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in AMCS, a leading global provider of cloud-based, AI-enabled software for...
Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) has announced the acquisition of Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) from Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) for $2.0 billion in cash. After accounting for expected tax benefits of...
The EU has introduced a comprehensive law aimed at enhancing the sustainability of products in the market. The new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation expands on the existing Ecodesign Directive,...
Cemex has signed a Network Partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, aiming to enhance circular economy efforts in the built environment. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Network is globally renowned for...
From a modest beginning to a worldwide movement, Bower, the Swedish startup, has officially launched its groundbreaking recycling app across 170 countries. This milestone marks a significant step in addressing...
The U.S. Plastics Pact announces the appointment of Jonathan Quinn as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. This leadership change marks a pivotal moment for the Pact as...
Investment for Future-Ready Fashion SHEIN, the global online fashion giant, commits to a €250 million investment in the UK and EU over the next five years. This investment aims to...
S&P Global Commodity Insights has launched the world’s first daily spot market recycled lithium carbonate price assessments. This pioneering move caters to the growing demand for pricing transparency in the...
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has unveiled a new clothing repair service in partnership with SOJO, supported by the £1m Plan A Accelerator Fund. This initiative is designed to reduce textile...
Key Impact Points: Executive Summary: Amazon has announced a significant reduction in plastic packaging, replacing 95% of plastic air pillows with paper filler across North America. This move is part...
U.S. Plastics Pact Launches Roadmap Transforming Packaging and Supply Chains Across Industries New Plan Outlines Ambitious Targets toward eliminating Plastic Packaging Waste and Transitioning to a Circular Economy The U.S....
Key Impact Points: Google has taken a significant step toward environmental sustainability by open-sourcing its Plastic-Free Packaging Design Guide. This initiative is part of Google’s broader commitment to reducing plastic...
A recent study conducted by Eunomia Research and Consulting and Reloop has revealed a significant discrepancy in Spain’s reported versus actual collection rates for plastic beverage bottles up to three...
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