Investments & CollaborationsMaterial Innovation & Circularity
Visa and GFA Launch "Visa Young Creators: Recycle the Runway" Program with 15 Winners and 50,000 Euros in Funding
Investments & CollaborationsMaterial Innovation & Circularity
Estonian Designer Reet Aus Drives Circular Fashion with Upmade Certification & Waste Reduction
5 Brands Taking a Walk on the Sustainable Side
Upcoming Events
Topic: Sustainable Sourcing
ECOSYSTEM Barcelona 2026
Barcelona, Spain
16-18 September 2026
An immersive three-day summit in Barcelona exploring the intersection of digital infrastructure and pedagogical innovation. Join global leaders to discuss the next generation of hybrid learning ecosystems and data-informed strategies for sustainable institutional growth.
Topic: Economic Governance
4th Annual Ownership Economy Summit
New York City, USA
01 October 2026
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Hosted in the heart of NYC, this summit brings together investors, policy-makers, and entrepreneurs to explore the future of broad-based equity. From the intersection of Web3 and employee ownership to democratic governance, we are constructing a more inclusive economy.
Upcycling News
Visa and GFA Launch "Visa Young Creators: Recycle the Runway" Program with 15 Winners and 50,000 Euros in Funding
"Visa Young Creators: Recycle the Runway" program, a collaboration between Visa and Global Fashion Agenda, empowers emerging designers in circular fashion with funding, mentorship, and industry exposure, revolutionizing sustainability concepts into thriving businesses.
Estonian Designer Reet Aus Drives Circular Fashion with Upmade Certification & Waste Reduction
Estonian designer Reet Aus leads a circular fashion revolution through her Upmade process, reducing waste and reshaping sustainability practices in the global fashion industry.
5 Brands Taking a Walk on the Sustainable Side
Sustainability has been at the forefront of many conversations in recent years, stemming primarily from our over consumption of plastic and the dramatic effect it is having on our sea animals and planet.
Designer of the Week: U-CLIFE
U-CLIFE is an upcycled material supplier and editor based in Normandy, France. Created in 2012 U-CLIFE sells carefully selected fabrics to designers and manufacturers of carefully patched and pieced post consumer waste.
Second-Hand Fashion Is Growing In Popularity, Study Reveals
A global study has revealed women who shop regularly today are more open to the idea of buying second-hand clothing and fashion items made from used fabrics, than the fashionistas of five years ago.
Sustainable Foods Summit Features Ingredient Innovations & Social Value
Ecovia Intelligence Organizes the 15th European Sustainable Foods Summit in Amsterdam on 4-5 July 2024, Bringing Together Industry Leaders to Explore Innovations in Sustainability, Ingredients, and Marketing
UK Second-Hand Market Surges: £4.8 Billion in Online Sales Expected This Year
Discover the booming UK second-hand market with £4.8 billion in online sales projected this year. Explore the rise of pre-loved items and changing consumer habits.
H&M To Bow 'Close The Loop' Denim Collection This Fall
H&M will introduce 16 new denim styles made using recycled cotton from textiles collected in the Garment Collecting initiative in H&M stores this September.