Supply chains

Circularity, supplier engagement and the ‘elephant in the room’ of sustainable procurement

EPR policies may be insufficient on their own.

Melodie Michel

19 June 2025

Sustainable Procurement

EPR, circular design and supplier engagement: Watch CSO Futures' sustainable procurement webinar

Replay now available for CSO Futures subscribers.

Melodie Michel

12 June 2025

Plastic Pollution

Business leaders call for a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty

The call comes as many companies are struggling to meet their plastic commitments – and some are even dropping them completely.

Melodie Michel

04 November 2024

Circular Economy

Fashion brands launch textile recycling pilot in Spain

The initiative aims to create an efficient system to collect and sort used clothes ahead of new EPR regulations.

Melodie Michel

15 October 2024

CSO Futures Weekly

Scientists and CEOs agree: climate action doesn’t go far enough - CSO Futures Weekly

The climate crisis is bringing some consensus between the two spheres – but one fundamental disagreement remains.

Melodie Michel

10 October 2024

Policy & Standards

Apparel brands will soon be mandated to recycle used clothes in California

Non-compliance could lead to fines of up to US$50,000 per day for intentional violations.

Melodie Michel

08 October 2024

Plastic Pollution

Plastic action ‘not keeping pace with ambition’: report

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies are identified as an indicator of improved overall plastic performance.

Melodie Michel

13 June 2024