circular_economy

CARY, N.C. – November 04, 2026 -- Cotton Incorporated's Blue Jeans Go Green denim recycling program has collected more than 6 million pieces of denim over 20 years. The collections diverted over 3,000 tons of textile waste from landfills and produced more than 12 million square feet of denim insulation.

More than 100 brands and retailers have joined the program since 2006

The program began in 2006 as a college campus denim drive. It now runs through consumers, retailers, schools and community organizations.

Shanghai – November 05, 2026 -- ATRenew Inc. (NYSE: RERE) will publish its unaudited third-quarter 2026 financial results before the U.S. market opens on Thursday, November 19, 2026, the China-based consumer electronics recycling and trade-in operator said.

ATRenew schedules a 7:00 a.m. ET management call on results day

Management will discuss the figures on an earnings conference call at 07:00 a.m. Eastern Time on November 19, which is 08:00 p.m. Beijing Time the same day. The timing gives U.S.-listed investors a pre-market window and Asian investors an evening session.

A replay will be available through November 26, 2026. A live and archived webcast will be hosted on the company's investor relations website.

Berlin – November 04, 2026 -- Germany recovered 159.2 million tonnes of its 175.2 million tonnes of non-hazardous construction and demolition waste in 2024, lifting the recovery rate to 90.9% from 90.4% in 2022, according to the 15th monitoring report of the Initiative Kreislaufwirtschaft Bau.

The report is based on official data from the Federal Statistical Office. It is the first survey built on the legal framework of the Mantelverordnung, the national ordinance package that took effect in 2023.

Waste volumes fall 15.7% as construction activity weakens

Mineral construction waste fell by 32.7 million tonnes from 207.9 million tonnes in 2022, a decline of 15.7%. Initiative spokesman Dr. Berthold Schäfer attributes the drop to the continued weakness of the construction sector. Demolition volumes follow construction investment, he said, and total demand moves with them.

Wuppertal – November 03, 2026 -- Low water levels in 2026 will cost the German economy almost EUR 18 billion, according to expert estimates cited by the Wuppertal Institute, which argues that cutting climate and resource spending raises costs instead of saving money. The think tank's new policy paper, "Multiple Benefits: the underestimated return on sustainable solutions," was published ahead of the Bundestag's final budget vote on November 27.

Budget holes are increasing pressure to cut climate, environment and resource spending. The institute counters that sustainable measures also improve competitiveness, supply security and public health, and relieve public finances.

Henning Wilts, a member of the institute's executive board and co-author, said that skipping these benefits is shortsighted from both an ecological and an economic perspective.

OSLO – – October 29, 2026 -- Agilyx ASA's analytical lab arcLABS has obtained ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), allowing it to issue accredited results for plastics and chemical recycling clients. The company trades on Euronext Oslo Børs (AGLX), Börse Frankfurt (5NQ) and the USOTCQX (AGYXY).

Accredited Certificates of Analysis now cover feedstock, validation and compliance testing

Customers can receive accredited results and Certificates of Analysis for in-scope feedstock characterization, material validation and regulatory compliance testing. ISO/IEC 17025 is the global standard for testing and calibration laboratories. It covers impartiality, method validation, measurement traceability and quality management.

ANAB is the largest accreditation body in North America. Its accreditations are recognized internationally through the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement.

Chicago – October 19, 2026 -- Charter Next Generation (CNG) cut net Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 23% in 2025 versus 2024, according to its 2025 Impact Report, "We Own Impact." The specialty films and material science provider also reported a 190% jump in landfill diversion and a sharp rise in recycled-content use.

CNG lifts post-consumer recycled material use by more than 30%

The company increased its use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material by more than 30% year over year. The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recognized CNG as a Recycling Demand Champion. CNG says the increase supports its circular materials strategy.

New York – October 17, 2026 -- The Portuguese Cork Association (APCOR) is deploying complimentary cork-branded pedicabs at New York's leading wine events, starting October 18, as it expands its U.S. "Drink Responsibly. Choose a Bottle with a Natural Cork" campaign.

The campaign recasts the phrase traditionally tied to alcohol consumption as a message about quality, sustainability and closure selection. APCOR argues that natural cork is renewable, recyclable and essential to a zero-waste approach.

Wine on Wheels Grand Tasting opens the pedicab program on October 18

The activation launches at City Winery's Pier 57 location during the Wine on Wheels Grand Tasting. The event was founded by sommelier and disability advocate Yannick Benjamin. It brings together more than 75 sommeliers, 150 wines and offerings from 40 New York City restaurants.

Portland – October 16, 2026 -- The Green Sports Alliance has released its Sustainable Apparel Playbook, a guide that shows sports organizations how to cut environmental impact across the full apparel lifecycle while supporting revenue growth, cultural influence and customer satisfaction.

Case studies cover procurement, end-of-life and fan marketing

The playbook draws on professional and collegiate sports examples across product procurement, end-of-life solutions, community engagement and impact marketing. The Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix worked with its local school district on a sustainable fashion contest that reimagined outdated race suits as fashion pieces. Oakland Roots' Upcycled Fashion Project teamed with local students to create pieces from outdated jerseys and other upcycled items.

Taipei – October 15, 2026 -- Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC) says its FENC® TopCool® Petal moisture-management fiber has been named a designated material for the 2026 World Cup by a leading global sportswear brand. The company also supplies the apparel value chain for multiple national teams in the tournament.

Petal-shaped fiber targets moisture and opacity in team jerseys

TopCool Petal has a petal-shaped cross-section that FENC says delivers efficient moisture wicking, rapid drying and a soft hand feel. The geometry also increases opacity, reducing the see-through effect caused by perspiration. FENC showcased the fiber at the Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show (TITAS), held October 6-8, 2026. Its technologies also appear in championship apparel worn by top professional tennis players.

Varennes – October 14, 2026 -- TCL Asset Group Inc. has been awarded the contract to manage the sale of surplus assets from a never-operational waste and biomass processing facility in Varennes, Quebec, with an auction scheduled for late October 2026.

Site built in 2022-2024 never ran and will become a low-carbon methanol plant

The facility sits on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River in Southwestern Quebec. It was built during 2022-2024 but was never operational. The acquired Recyclage Carbone Varennes Waste/Biomass site will be developed into North America's first large-scale low-carbon methanol production facility. TCL is managing the sale on behalf of StormFisher.