ERI and ITOCHU launch joint venture to bring advanced ITAD and e-waste recycling to Japan. The 50:50 partnership will establish ERI Japan, marking ERI’s first international operation and combining its processing capabilities with ITOCHU’s network to strengthen reverse logistics and material recovery. Read more.

GoPro enters refurbished market in Ireland through exclusive refurbed partnership. The deal will see certified refurbished cameras sold via refurbed, building on strong pilot demand and triple-digit sales growth. Read more.

NYDJ partners with ISKO and Re&Up to launch denim made from recycled textiles. The Re-New collection uses garments recovered and processed through Re&Up’s recycling system, feeding material back into new denim production and advancing textile-to-textile circularity. Read more.

BMW invests in new circularity hub to expand vehicle dismantling and material recovery. The new competence centre in Wackersdorf will expand recycling and dismantling operations, with a focus on advanced processes and future vehicle technologies including hydrogen. Read more.

Polestar embeds 50% recycled cobalt across EV battery production. Batteries in Polestar 2 and 3 now include at least 50% recycled cobalt, alongside expanded refurbishment and recycling partnerships to extend lifecycle and retain material value. Read more.

H&M grows resale revenue by 31% YoY as second-hand strategy gains traction. The business surpassed $170m in 2025, driven by expansion of its Sellpy platform and rising adoption across European markets. Resale still represents under 1% of total sales. Read more.

Ralph Lauren outlines next phase of its Timeless by Design strategy through 2030. The plan expands focus on durability, resale, repair and recycling, alongside increased use of recycled and sustainably sourced materials. Read more.

DHL expands North America footprint to meet rising data centre logistics demand. The company is adding 10 sites and over 7m sq ft of capacity, supporting growth in hyperscale infrastructure and increasing complexity across supply chains. Read more.

Reconomy to open one of the UK’s largest dedicated plastic recycling plants in Corby. The £20m facility is designed to help supermarkets, retailers and grocers recycle plastic domestically in a closed-loop system, with capacity to process 38,000 tonnes annually. Read more.

Veolia advances battery and e-waste recycling with next-generation processing technology. New systems recover over 95% of critical materials including lithium, cobalt and nickel, with capacity expanding to meet rising volumes under tightening EU regulation. Read more.

SHEIN study reveals circular behaviour is mainstream, but not driven by sustainability. The global survey of 15,000+ consumers shows widespread adoption of repeat wear, repair and reuse, with decisions led primarily by price, fit and practicality. Read more.

Scotland sets out national circular economy strategy to drive systemic change. The plan outlines a long-term framework to increase reuse, repair and recycling while embedding circular principles across priority areas including textiles, food and infrastructure, aligned to net zero targets by 2045. Read more.

UK moves forward with packaging EPR rollout through appointment of industry-led delivery body. The scheme will see a Producer Responsibility Organisation work alongside PackUK to support delivery, shifting recycling costs from taxpayers to producers and reshaping packaging compliance. Read more.

Rootstock acquires Ascent Solutions to strengthen Salesforce-native ERP across reverse logistics workflows. The deal expands capabilities across inventory, order management, warehouse and reverse logistics processes, helping manufacturers and distributors better connect post-sale operations with core systems. Read more.

Lululemon backs Epoch Biodesign in $12m funding round to advance textile recycling tech. The investment will support commercialisation of its enzymatic nylon recycling process and development of a demonstration-scale facility, with total funding now exceeding $50m. Read more.

Canada commits up to $3m to strengthen pH7’s critical metals recovery capabilities. The funding will support expansion of its proprietary processing technology and accelerate development at its Vancouver facility, targeting improved recovery of high-value materials from complex waste streams. Read more.

Free Standard raises ¥1.37bn Series A to expand brand-led recommerce infrastructure. The funding will accelerate rollout of its Retailor platform, enabling brands to launch and manage official resale channels with greater control over inventory, pricing and customer experience. Read more.

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