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European Union bans brands from burning, slashing, or burying unsold clothes
The European Union is cracking down on the fashion industry. Under new rules, companies can no longer destroy…
#Europe #EU #business #Changethewayyougetridofyouroldstuff #Changethewayyouholdcorporationsaccountable #circularfashion #European #Fashion #Fastfashion #GoodNews #GoodPolicyNews #home #Supportcircularbrands #YahooNews
https://www.europesays.com/europe/121019/
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1094986/ Chanel ends shredding of unsold goods ahead of EU ban #Chanel #CircularFashion #EU #EUDestructionBan #Europe #European #EuropeanUnion #L’AtelierDesMatières #Nevold #Sustainability
#NewZealand #SecondHandClothing Stores Building Sustainable Fashion Communities
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April 10th, 2026
"The second hand clothing industry in New Zealand has transformed from humble charity shops into vibrant retail destinations that champion #sustainability while creating thriving community hubs. These businesses are proving that #PreLovedFashion can be both profitable and purposeful, building loyal customer bases while addressing environmental concerns about #FastFashion waste.
"From #Auckland’s trendy Ponsonby strips to #Wellington’s bohemian Cuba Street, second hand retailers are redefining what it means to shop consciously. These stores have become gathering places where fashion enthusiasts discover unique pieces, environmental advocates support circular economy principles, and budget-conscious shoppers find quality garments at accessible prices.
The Economic Success of #CircularFashion Retail
Second hand clothing stores across New Zealand are experiencing remarkable growth, with many reporting year-on-year increases in both foot traffic and sales. This success stems from their ability to offer genuine value while meeting growing consumer demand for sustainable shopping options.
Independent retailers like #TheWarehouseProject in #ChristchurchNZ and #RecycleBoutique in #AucklandNZ have built successful business models by curating high-quality #PreOwnedClothing. They source inventory through #consignment programmes, direct purchases from customers, and partnerships with fashion-conscious donors who want their unwanted items to find new homes rather than landfills.
These businesses generate revenue through multiple streams: direct sales of curated clothing, consignment commissions, and increasingly popular styling services. Many have expanded beyond basic retail to offer wardrobe consultations, personal shopping experiences, and even clothing swap events that build community engagement while driving sales.
Environmental Impact and Community Responsibility
The environmental benefits of second hand clothing retail extend far beyond individual transactions. According to Environment New Zealand, #TextileWaste represents a significant portion of household waste, making clothing reuse programmes essential for reducing landfill burden.
Local second hand stores divert thousands of garments from waste streams annually. Shops like #KindStore in #HamiltonNZ and #HuntersAndCollectors in #DunedinNZ process hundreds of clothing items weekly, extending product lifecycles and reducing demand for new textile production. This approach significantly decreases water usage, chemical processing, and carbon emissions associated with manufacturing new garments.
Beyond environmental benefits, these stores contribute meaningfully to their local communities. Many employ local staff, support charitable causes through donation programmes, and provide affordable clothing options for families facing financial constraints. Some stores dedicate specific days or sections to supporting local families in need, creating social safety nets within commercial frameworks."
Read more:
https://nzbio.org.nz/new-zealand-second-hand-clothing-stores-building-sustainable-fashion-communities/
#SolarPunkSunday #SecondHandStores #UsedClothing #NewZealand #Aotearoa
✨ Zwei Makerinnen, ein gemeinsames Ziel: Textilien länger nutzen statt wegwerfen.
Sophie Koop und Katharina Rybakov von NONOI Studio zeigen, wie aus ausrangierter Kleidung, Uniformen und Reststoffen hochwertige Mode entstehen kann. Circular Fashion bedeutet für sie nicht Verzicht, sondern Kreativität und Ressourcenschonung. 🌱
Mehr zur Reihe und zum Newsletter:
https://www.fabcity.hamburg/newsletteranmeldung/
#MakerinDesMonats #CircularFashion #CircularEconomy #FabCity #Hamburg
https://www.europesays.com/3042601/ Europe’s Circular Fashion Market Could Reach 104 Billion by 2030, Says KPMG Study #CircularFashion #Economy #EconomyOfEU #EconomyOfEurope #EconomyOfEuropeanUnion #EconomyOfTheEU #EconomyOfTheEuropeanUnion #EUEconomy #Europe #EuropeMarkets #EuropeanMarkets #FashionModels #HarmonizedRegulation #KPMG #markets #MinaBishop #ModeCirculaire #TheEuropeanUnion #WWD
Nike's World Cup kits are made from recycled waste, though it shows that circular fashion is still a work in progress. #circularfashion
https://grist.org/culture/nikes-recycled-world-cup-uniforms-reveal-the-limits-of-circular-fashion/
Why Sustainable and Circular Fashion Matters More Than Ever
Fashion has always been a reflection of who we are and how we live. But behind the beauty of new collections and changing trends lies a growing concern. The fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to environmental damage in the world today.
https://byshree.com/blogs/news/why-sustainable-and-circular-fashion-matters-more-than-ever
#sustainablefashion #circularfashion #ecofriendlyclothing #ethicalfashion #slowfashion #greenfashionindustry #responsiblefashion #upcycledfashion #zerowastefashion
[de] Wir haben ein paar Kleidercontainer geplündert und die Beute bedruckt.
[en] We raided a few clothing bins and printed on the loot.
#looting #upcycling #diy #screenprinting #siebdruck #fish #porcupinefish #diypunk #2ndhand #igelfisch #punkshirt #circularfashion
International #CircularFashion Week #Conference The Rose Bowl #Leeds Beckett University 16-17 March 2026 #fashion https://circularfashionincubator.co.uk/international-circular-fashion-week-conference/ #England #Britain #UK
Morgen findet das 16. Green Cycles Symposium zu „Corporate Social Responsibility im Textile Cycle“ statt – hybrid aus Durban und online. Im Fokus stehen lokale Materialien, alternative Fasern und wirklich zirkuläre Designansätze. Kostenlos und offen für alle. 🌿
Infos & Anmeldung: www.green-cycles.de
Am 25.11. sprechen wir im FABRIC in Hamburg über Wege zu wirklich zirkulärer Mode. Mit dabei ist Sarah Keller von @CircularBerlin – sie verbindet die textile Praxis in Berlin und Hamburg und arbeitet an Projekten wie dem AGAIN Guide für Reparatur und Wiederverwendung. 🌍
Wir freuen uns auf den Austausch über konkrete Ansätze für kreislauffähige Textilien.
➡️ Infos & Anmeldung: https://lnkd.in/eQ_3V65Y
Exploring France with Purpose!
From Paris to Toulouse, we connected with local artisans, discovered sustainable fashion practices, and explored organizations focused on recycling, upcycling, and mindful making. Excited to bring these fresh insights to our students and clients!
Read more about our journey: www.ronkita.biz/france25
#sustainability #circularfashion #sewing #france #travel #paris #toulouse
Wie kann Mode zirkulär werden – und was bedeutet das für Hamburg? 👗🌍
Am 25. November (17–19 Uhr) laden wir euch herzlich zum #CircularTalk: #CircularFashion ins #FABRIC der Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft ein.
Ein zentraler Gast des Abends ist Dr. Birte Prinzhorn Prinzhorn, Co-Geschäftsführerin von 105 VIERTEL Hamburg und Impact Hub Hamburg.
Ihr Team hat den #AGainGuide in diesem Jahr von Berlin nach Hamburg gebracht.
➡️ Jetzt anmelden und dabei sein:
https://lnkd.in/eF2xYYbQ
👗 CircularTalk: "#CircularFashion"Wie stoppen wir die Fast Fashion-Textilflut?
🗓 25. November 2025 | 17–19 Uhr | FABRIC, Große Bleichen 21, Hamburg
Mit
👕 Sarah Keller – Fashion Designer & Strategist für Ecodesign & Circularity
👚 Leoni Lojenburg – Inhaberin Kleiderei Hamburg
🧵 Katja Ellwart – homie upcycling
🪡 Kai Weise – Nachhaltigkeitsmanager Hanseatic Help e.V.
👖 Birte Prinzhorn – 105 VIERTEL Hamburg
Gefördert durch die #BUKEA
👉 Jetzt kostenlos anmelden: https://lnkd.in/eQ_3V65Y
Minimal Label - Simplicity in Style.
#AsianTalks #MinimalLabel #SimplicityInStyle #SlowFashionBrand #ConsciousFashion #SustainableStyle #EthicalApparel #TimelessWardrobe #QualityOverQuantity #WardrobeEssentials #MindfulFashion #NaturalFabrics #OrganicCotton #LinenLove #BreathableClothing #EcoFriendlyTextiles #SustainableLiving #ConsciousLiving #EthicalConsumer #FashionRevolution #CircularFashion #SlowLiving #InvestInQuality #SustainableFashionIndia #MadeInIndia
https://theasiantalks.com/minimal-label-simplicity-in-style/
Global Circular Fashion: Transforming the Textile Industry Towards Sustainable Practices
The fashion industry has long been recognized as one of the most environmentally challenging sectors, characterized by high consumption, waste generation, and resource-intensive production processes.
Circular Fashion - https://prateikcmi.hashnode.dev/global-circular-fashion-transforming-the-textile-industry-towards-sustainable-practices
#CircularFashion #SustainableFashion #TextileIndustry #FashionInnovation
#EcoFriendlyClothing #CoherentMarketInsights
@cassolotl I love this!!! Thank you for publishing free instructions!
I grew up reading lots of T-shirt #upcycling books (like "Generation T"), and got Adiff's "Open Source Fashion Cookbook" a while back. Some of the cookbook's "recipes" use umbrella fabric as a base.
Patterns (re-uploaded): https://github.com/candideu/ADIFF-Open-Source-Fashion-Cookbook and https://archive.org/details/open-source-fashion-cookbook
#sewing #sewingpatterns #thrifting #opensource #sustainability #zerowaste #fashion #CircularFashion #sustainablefashion #slowfashion
🪡🌼 #handmadecrafts floral vest
used cloth from a decluttering sale, flour sacks for the lining, recycled buttons from old shirts, and pattern from sew.mii. shorts are thrifted and repaired.
struggled with the construction a bit but learned a lot about clean seams and lining; also the first time I used buttons in a project.
realized I forgot to take a proper photo until we got to the train station, thus:
#sewing #sewistsofmastodon #sewingprojects #sustainablefashion #circularfashion
Do you feel that sustainable fashion has become more accessible? (especially in terms of second hand, preloved sites like Depop, Vinted etc) #CircularFashion
Was können wir mit alten T-Shirts machen? Das Projekt #CRTX optimiert mithilfe von #KI-Technologie das #Recycling von Textilien und wird vom BMUV gefördert. Super spannend, oder? Schau´ hier vorbei:
https://crtx.ai/project/
#TUBerlin #CircularFashion #FUBerlin
👗 #COSME_EU-funded @FashionChangeEU is organising a Demo Day!
Reserve your spot & join this hybrid event to meet 24 teams from all around Europe making a change in the industry of #circularfashion 👞.
🗓️ 14 March
📍 in Vilnius or online
Learn more 👉 http://bit.ly/3Y31Dhh
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_EISMEA/status/1632662324900184064
Die RENN.west WinterSchool startet in eine neue Runde! Diesmal geht es in 4 digitalen Modulen um Chancen und Herausforderungen von #Kreislaufwirtschaft in Unternehmen! Wir sprechen mit Expert*innen über Paradigmenwechsel, #Ecodesign, #nachhaltigesBauen und mehr.
Mit dabei sind u.a. @shiftphones , circular.fashion, das Wuppertal Institut oder das Bundesumweltministerium.
#zirkuläreWirtschaft #zirkuläresbauen #circulareconomy #circularfashion