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U.S. petrochemicals giant Dow Inc and the Singapore government said they were transforming old sneakers into playgrounds and running tracks. Reuters put that promise to the test by planting hidden trackers inside 11 pairs of donated shoes. Most got exported instead.
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U.S. petrochemicals giant Dow Inc and the Singapore government said they were transforming old sneakers into playgrounds and running tracks. Reuters put that promise to the test by planting hidden trackers inside 11 pairs of donated shoes. Most got exported instead.
Greenwashing in Zalando returns
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Europe's largest online fashion retailer Zalando promises a sustainable approach to returns. But the company is deceiving customers, as an SWR investigation with "Zeit" and the research platform Flip shows.
Will We Ever Be Able to Recycle Our Clothes Like an Aluminum Can?
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A new factory operated by Renewcell, a textile recycling company in Sweden, is the first step in turning old clothes into new, high-quality fashion.