The Shortage of Shipping Containers around the World COVID-19 has been the main cause for many global issues over last year, including the shipping container shortage. This situation began when countries started implementing lockdowns and heavier restrictions on imports and exports. As a result, carriers reduced the number of vessels that were out at […]
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The invaluable SMART Membership Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles, also known as SMART, is a trade organization that strengthens the economic opportunities of their diverse membership, by promoting the interdependence of the for-profit textile recycling industry. SMART was founded in 1932 and composed of companies from all over the world who are involved in
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Donations for this Holiday Season The year 2020 has been one of the most difficult years for many individuals and organizations around the globe, especially for the ones who experience homelessness. These people in need are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing complications due to the lack of access to traditional services.
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Bank & Vogue and their subsidiary company Beyond Retro are thrilled to announce the next chapter of their partnership with Renewcell, a new signed agreement to supply pre and post consumer waste to be recycled. Individually, the two companies already have made a huge impact on the landscape of fashion; and in the last three
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The impact of COVID-19 on the Halloween Season COVID-19 has turned the world upside down. Everything as we know has been impacted; including how we live and interact with each other, how we work and communicate, how we commute and travel. Halloween season has not been an exception. Non-medical masks will not be replaced
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El Salvador Reopens All Businesses Throughout this pandemic, El Salvador has endured one of the strictest lockdowns in Latin America. On March 14th, El Salvador declared a state of emergency. As a result, the circulation of people was prohibited. In fact, Salvadorians were not allowed to leave their homes under any circumstances, unless they
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The Importance of Linens in the Recycling World Linens are a scarce product, that does not come around too often in donations bins. In fact, this is one of the reasons why thrift stores don’t sort this product from the institutional clothing. However, it is a commodity that is highly appreciated in the recycling
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The Rise of Second-hand Clothing Second-hand clothing has been on the rise in the recent years, but in the next 2-5 years it’s forecasted to increase exponentially. The second-hand clothing market is projected to grow up to $51 billion in the next five years. As the market increases, big box retailers see the potential
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The truth about COVID-19 on second-hand clothing. It is normal to wonder whether it is safe to buy and use second-hand clothing during this pandemic. Many must be asking themselves “Can the virus be spread through clothes?” The Bureau of International Recycling argues that it is unlikely that second-hand clothing can be infected by
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