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From trash to treasure: Europe's journey to 'infinitely' recyclable textiles

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Sustainable fashion through recycling

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

From cast-off clothes to fishing nets Europeans produce a staggering 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste per year. Most is burned, dumped in landfills or exported. But fibre-to-fibre recycling is another option that a new European Commission scheme will push companies to take.

03/10/2023

Should we put fast fashion in the recycling bin?

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The Road to Green meets Vinted, fashion bloggers and ancient recyclers

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Should we put fast fashion in the recycling bin? In this episode of The Road to Green we shop with sustainable fashionista Deimantė Bulbenkaitė, get insight from Vinted's Adam Jay, explain the EU's QR clothing passport, and witness ancient wool recycling.

18/07/2023

What is the sustainable technique of mechanical recycling?

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What is the sustainable technique of mechanical recycling?

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Comistra is a well-known wool recycling company in Prato, Italy. To obtain the fibre it uses a method called mechanical recycling, which is deemed to be one of the most sustainable and energy-efficient methods of material extraction. But what is it, exactly?

18/07/2023

An illustration of discarded clothes causing microplastics pollution

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Euroviews. Microplastic pollution keeps getting worse. Filtration could be a fix

Every day we don’t have filtration, more and more microplastics are released into our wastewater, end up in our food chains, and find their way into our bodies, Dr Paul Servin writes.

24/04/2023

How the colours of nature inspire the cloth makers of Scotland and China

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Colourful clothmaking in Scotland and China

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In Scotland, local plants and lichens inspire the makers of Harris tweed. In south-western China, Bai people use woad root to tie-dye their clothes.

31/10/2022

Material world: redesigning the fashion industry's environmental impact

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A greener future for fashion

Activists, designers and consumers say the fashion industry needs to cut its cloth to meet green targets #GreenWeek

03/06/2022

One Swedish woman is on an epic quest to hand-stitch a faithful replica of the Bayeux tapestry.

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Meet the woman making a Bayeux Tapestry replica on her own

Often working for ten hours a day, Hansson is stitching at a rate of six metres a year and is halfway through the 68 metre 11th Century replica.

24/02/2022

Artisans reveal the secrets of how to make the iconic kelaghayi head scarf

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Artisans reveal the secrets of how to make the iconic kelaghayi head scarf

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN

Discover the secrets of silk kelaghayi scarves made in Azerbaijan. Their intricate motifs and rich colours have made them famous worldwide for their beauty. Woven and decorated with skill and artistry, they have even been recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

20/05/2021

These cashmere scarves can be planted back into the soil after use

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These cashmere scarves can be planted back into the soil after use

A group of women have designed a completely biodegradable fabric in the UK.

20/12/2020

Portuguese virologist Pedro Simas detailing the properties of the face mask

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Scientists make mask that disables coronavirus on contact with fabric

The mask has a coating that virtually annihilates the infectious load of the virus in less than an hour, is washable, and certified free of harmful chemicals.

27/07/2020

When in contact with natural or artificial light, the fabric can destroy bacteria and viruses in just 1 minute, the company claims

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French company develops self-cleaning fabric that kills viruses

What if your seat on the subway could fight off coronavirus? A French company has designed a new type of ‘decontaminating’ fabric, which is already equipping local metro trains.

09/06/2020

Undoubtedly one of the most eco-conscious spot in Paris

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Undoubtedly one of the most eco-conscious spot in Paris

A shop, thrift store, haberdashery, sewing workshop, café and a place to recycle pre-loved garments.

11/12/2018

‘Made in Romania’: the story behind the tag

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‘Made in Romania’: the story behind the tag

We toured a factory in Bucharest making fashion goods for luxury brands.

14/11/2018

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Breathe in, breathe out

Yoga wear from our favourite sustainable brands

13/11/2018

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Cruelty-free winter footwear

12/11/2018

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100% merino wool

Naturally renewable and biodegradable, it is one of the most sustainable fiber available today for the fashion industry.

09/11/2018

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Milk amino acids remaining inside the textile nourish and hydrate the skin of the wearer.

08/11/2018

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29/10/2018

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Knits to love this season

Twelve knitwear we like this week from a selection of sustainable, ethical or independent brands.

27/10/2017

TV report claims H&M burns unsold clothes

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TV report claims H&M burns unsold clothes

The environment is the biggest fashion victim of them all says TV report claiming big retailers burn unsold clothes

18/10/2017

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Maverick fashion icon Iris Apfel dies aged 102

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