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article Circ and Primark Sign Long-Term Deal for Textile-to-Textile Recycled Polyester
October 1st, 2026 • Primark has signed its first multi-year offtake agreement with a textile-to-textile recycler, partnering with Circ to introduce recycled polyester made from textile waste into its clothing. The material is expected to reach Primark products at scale from 2029, as the retailer seeks to reduce its reliance on virgin polyester and expand the use of circular materials.
article Altus Power and The Arc Launch Community Solar Partnership in New York
September 30th, 2026 • Altus Power and The Arc of Rensselaer County have launched a community solar partnership designed to reduce electricity costs for eligible employees, members, families, and supporters. The initiative will also direct financial contributions to The Arc’s Employee Emergency Fund for each eligible participant who enrolls.
article UK Retailers Launch "The Circuit" to Scale Textile-to-Textile Recycling
September 30th, 2026 • M&S, New Look, Sainsbury’s, Oxfam and Circle-8 have launched The Circuit, a collaborative initiative designed to create new recycling routes for non-reusable textiles in the UK. The programme will combine automated sorting, pre-processing and recycling partnerships, with its first operational phase scheduled to begin in Yorkshire in January 2027.
article Planet Launches Amazon.ia to Scale AI-Powered Biodiversity Monitoring Across the Amazon
September 29th, 2026 • Planet Labs has launched Amazon.ia, a multi-partner initiative designed to combine satellite imagery, field sensors and artificial intelligence to monitor biodiversity across the Amazon. Supported by more than two dozen research, conservation and technology organizations, the project aims to turn fragmented environmental data into more timely information for conservation and restoration decisions.
article Building Retrofits Gain Importance for Urban Resilience Across the Baltics
September 29th, 2026 • Aging buildings across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are creating challenges for energy efficiency, housing affordability, and climate resilience. Retrofitting existing buildings is increasingly being considered alongside new construction as Baltic cities seek to reduce energy demand, strengthen infrastructure, and adapt neighborhoods to more extreme weather.
article Fyffes Sets 2035 Targets for Women in Leadership and Sustainable Farming
September 28th, 2026 • Fyffes’ new sustainability strategy aims for gender parity in senior leadership and at least 30% female representation in operational supervisory roles by 2035. The tropical fruit company also sets commitments on emissions, regenerative agriculture, packaging and food loss. Its progress will depend on measurable changes across its own operations and supplier network.
article FTSE Russell Reviews Big Tech ESG Exposure as AI Raises Sustainability Concerns
September 28th, 2026 • FTSE Russell is facing questions from investors over whether the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure should affect Big Tech weightings in sustainable investment indexes. Rising electricity demand, water consumption, and emissions associated with data centers are complicating the technology sector’s long-standing position as a relatively low-carbon allocation within ESG portfolios.
article Northern Roots Opens Urban Farm and Eco-Park on Former Industrial Land in Oldham
September 26th, 2026 • A 160-acre former industrial site in Oldham, Greater Manchester, is being transformed into what its developers describe as the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park. Northern Roots combines regenerative agriculture, nature restoration, skills training, food production, and nature-based health programs in a project designed to demonstrate how urban green space can support environmental, social, and economic objectives.
article Stolz Engineering Targets Cooling Tower Energy Savings With Sensor and AI Retrofit Platform
September 25th, 2026 • Singapore-based Stolz Engineering has developed a sensor- and AI-powered platform designed to improve the energy efficiency of existing cooling towers without requiring full equipment replacement. Following a proof of concept at Singapore Polytechnic, the company plans to begin deploying the system by the first quarter of 2027, targeting industrial, commercial, and data center facilities across Southeast Asia.
article Smart Medical Devices Need Circular Redesign to Reduce Growing E-Waste
September 24th, 2026 • Electronic medical devices are becoming more common across hospitals and home healthcare, but research suggests circular design remains limited. A Delft University of Technology study found that only about a quarter of more than 1,400 medical devices examined used at least one circular strategy, highlighting opportunities for manufacturers to improve reuse, repair, remanufacturing and recycling.
article Small Portfolio Changes Could Help Food Manufacturers Improve Health and Sustainability
September 24th, 2026 • Major food and beverage companies could substantially improve the nutritional and environmental performance of their portfolios by changing a relatively small share of their products, according to new University of Oxford research. For many manufacturers studied, changing 10% or less of their product range could deliver more than half of the potential improvement researchers identified.
article Yes Friends Secures Dragons’ Den Investment for Affordable Ethical Fashion Model
September 23rd, 2026 • UK ethical fashion company Yes Friends has secured a £20,000 investment from entrepreneur Deborah Meaden after appearing on BBC’s Dragons’ Den. The Bristol-based business is attempting to demonstrate that organic materials, improved garment-worker pay and stronger supply-chain standards can be combined with clothing prices closer to the mainstream market.
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