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19 June

Decathlon launches tent return program to reduce waste at UK festivals

In the UK, Decathlon customers who return their tents (included in the eligible tent models) will receive a gift card with the purchase price, regardless of their state of wear. Decathlon has relaunched the “No Tent Left Behind” tent return program to prevent UK festival-goers and campers from throwing away or abandoning their tents this […]

22 April

eBay eliminates fees on used clothing sales to promote circular fashion

Since April 8th, both the buying and selling of second-hand clothes has been exempt from taxes on eBay in the UK. Online retailer eBay has stopped charging any fees for buying and selling second-hand clothes in the UK in an effort to reduce waste, keep more clothes out of landfill and boost the circular economy. […]

25 March

France approves pioneering bill to fight ultra-fast fashion

France is making history when it comes to clothing production. The main measures include a ban on advertising cheaper textiles and an environmental tax on low-cost items. The bill now goes the Senate to be voted. The French parliament has approved a series of strict measures to limit disposable, mass-produced and low-cost fashion – which […]

03 March

The promise was to recycle shoes, but they ended up for sale in second hand markets

For a report, Reuters tracked down eleven pairs of shoes, which were eventually found far from any Singapore recycling plant, as was promised. The American multinational company Dow Inc – and one of the world’s largest petrochemical producers – and the Singapore government have promised to collect and transform old sneakers into spongy material to […]

02 March

General waste bin or clothing containers. What is the best solution for clothes I no longer wear?

Between the common waste bin and the textile collection containers, we went to understand what is the best solution for the clothes that are in no condition to be reused. Peggada wrote about the different options available for clothes we no longer wear. And even though there are several solutions for the one that can […]

19 December

Did you know that there is a mall with second-hand stores only?

Through repair and reuse, the mall takes items handed in by people and gives them a new life. It is in Sweden that we find ReTuna, a shopping mall that offers a new and sustainable shopping experience, combining several stores from second-hand products in one place. The offer is wide, from sporting goods, clothes and […]