Celebrating National Recycling Week with THE ICONIC's circular fashion solutions

Get in on the action this National Recycling Week. At SafeStyle, we’ve done things differently since day one. Years ago, we launched Australia’s first recycling program for old and broken safety eyewear. There was no plan for busted PPE. It just went to landfill. So we made one. Now we’re seeing other brands follow. That’s not competition. That’s momentum. We’ve partnered with TerraCycle, the global experts in hard-to-recycle waste, to repurpose every single pair that comes our way, no matter the brand. Here’s how you can get involved this week and every week after: ✅ Collect and Win Buy a Recycling Return Label and send us your old frames to go in the draw for epic prizes. Or find a participating retail store and drop your old pairs in a SafeStyle recycling bin. ✅ On-site Collection Bins Perfect for worksites still smashing through cheap disposables. ✅ Shop smarter SafeStyle frames are built to last. And because they actually look good, you’re more likely to look after them. ✅ Support the legends From crews like Outback Cleanups Australia to retailers repping sustainability, it’s all part of the mission. From the worksite to the weekend, take that extra step. Recycle what you can. Sustainability isn’t a side hustle. It’s baked into everything we do. Let’s turn small actions into big impact. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gpXUr3Db

♻️ Circular recycling in action: from textile waste to 50,000 new garments A powerful milestone for circularity in Europe: 24 tonnes of post-consumer textile waste were turned into 50,000 new garments for Zeeman textielSupers — proving that large-scale, textile-to-textile recycling in Europe is possible. Led by Boer Group, with support from Martin Havik, Refashion, and partners including Frankenhuis Textielrecycling, Spinaker, and Stella Sky, the project established a fully circular value chain — from collection and sorting in France, to preparation in the Netherlands, and spinning and knitting in Italy. At bAwear, we’re proud to have contributed with the environmental impact assessment that made the results measurable and savings transparent. 👏 A big compliment to Zeeman and all partners for leading by example and showing that circular innovation can be affordable and accessible to everyone. 👉 Read the full story here: https://edu.nl/yeunp

Join the Cycle: National Recycling Week 2025 This week (10–16 November) marks National Recycling Week, an annual initiative by Planet Ark that encourages Australians to “Join the Cycle” - keeping materials in use for as long as possible and giving them a new life.  Established in 1996, the campaign shines a spotlight on how individuals, businesses and communities can make recycling part of everyday life, not just what happens after the bin. At Workwear Group, recycling is more than a single week it’s part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability. Across our operations, we’re finding new ways to extend the life of materials and reduce what ends up in landfill, including: ▪️ Repurposing end-of-life textiles uniforms through our fantastic recycling partners, transforming textiles into new materials such as compost, insulation and furniture fill.  ▪️ Recycling cardboard, plastics, paper, metal, timber and organics across our Distribution Centres and offices.  ▪️ Embedding circular design principles - from recycled fibres to mono-material garments for easier recovery at end of life.  ▪️ Introducing recycled and recyclable materials into our packaging design.  ▪️ Conducting waste audits and analysing waste data to continuously improve our diversion rates and enable recovery of more waste materials  ▪️ Improve signage and engage team members through activations to trigger better recycling habits Together, these actions help to keep valuable materials in motion - creating a more circular future for our industry. We know sustainability is a journey, not a finish line. With care and foresight, we’re focused on progress, creating practical solutions that help Tailor a Better Tomorrow. Learn more and get involved this National Recycling Week by visiting Planet Ark’s campaign page: https://lnkd.in/gTdnCWM #NationalRecyclingWeek #JoinTheCycle #PlanetArk #TailoringABetterTomorrow #Sustainability #Circularity #WorkwearGroup 

A major step forward for textile-to-textile recycling in Europe - a closed-loop initiative by Dutch textile recycling centre Boer Group, with financial backing from Refashion, has converted 24 tonnes of post-consumer textiles into around 50,000 new garments for Dutch retailer Zeeman textielSupers Refashion circularity head Véronique Allaire said: "By building a fully circular value chain here in Europe, we have shown that textile-to-textile recycling is not only possible but commercially viable." https://lnkd.in/eeMybEvJ

Recover, a materials science company, has joined the T2T Alliance, an association of advanced textile recyclers campaigning for policy changes to speed up the circularity in the textile sector. Recover CEO Anders Sjoblom said: “Joining the T2T Alliance is an important step in advancing our mission to make circular fashion a reality at scale. Collaboration is essential to unlocking true textile-to-textile recycling, and by joining forces with other industry leaders through the Alliance, we can help shape the policies and standards needed to accelerate circularity across the textile value chain.” https://lnkd.in/ejE-wK8u

The Hands Behind Sustainability | Episode 2: Quality Control ♻️ Every product that leaves our facility carries not just recycled plastic, but the care and dedication of people like Michelle Atienza, our Quality Control staff at The Plastic Flamingo. Through her work, Michelle ensures that every eco-product, from recycled boards to school chairs, meets the durability, quality, and purpose. For her, recycling is more than just reducing waste, it’s about creating comfort and opportunity for the next generation. This inspiring journey is made possible through the Beiersdorf Women in Circularity Program, empowering women like Michelle to turn plastic waste into hope and positive change. At The Plaf, sustainability is built by hand, and with heart. 💚 Because every piece of plastic can create a better future. #TheHandsBehindSustainability #theplaf #sustainability #ecofriendly #sustainableliving #recycling #plasticrecycling #fortheenvironment #womenincircularity

Most big shopper bags that claim to be sustainable are not. I see them in stores all the time. Heavy, oversized, branded as eco-friendly. But when you look closer, most are made from mixed materials: layers of plastics and fabrics pressed together. That combination may give strength, but it destroys recyclability. Recycling systems in Europe are built for simplicity. One material can go back into the system. Mixed materials cannot. They are too complex to separate, so they end up as waste. A bag that can’t be recycled is not sustainable. No matter what the label says. Sooner or later, retailers will have to face that reality. The only question is whether they act now, or wait until regulation and customers leave them no choice.

At DHL, we’re proud to invest in sustainability initiatives that deliver real impact for our partners. In collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Service and Plan B, we’ve introduced a groundbreaking textile innovation into the Micro Fleece Jacket police officers wear — made from recycled plastic waste (rPET). By working with Project Re:claim - the UK’s first commercial-scale polyester textile recycling facility — we’ve helped create a fabric that blends end-of-life textiles with post-consumer plastics. The result? A certified, recyclable garment that reduces environmental impact and sets a new standard for uniform sustainability. This investment is part of our commitment to the National Uniform Managed Service and reflects our shared vision with the Met Police: to lead the way in circular garment design and responsible resource use.

At DHL, we’re proud to invest in sustainability initiatives that deliver real impact for our partners. In collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Service and Plan B, we’ve introduced a groundbreaking textile innovation into the Micro Fleece Jacket police officers wear — made from recycled plastic waste (rPET). By working with Project Re:claim - the UK’s first commercial-scale polyester textile recycling facility — we’ve helped create a fabric that blends end-of-life textiles with post-consumer plastics. The result? A certified, recyclable garment that reduces environmental impact and sets a new standard for uniform sustainability. This investment is part of our commitment to the National Uniform Managed Service and reflects our shared vision with the Met Police: to lead the way in circular garment design and responsible resource use.

At DHL, we’re proud to invest in sustainability initiatives that deliver real impact for our partners. In collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Service and Plan B, we’ve introduced a groundbreaking textile innovation into the Micro Fleece Jacket police officers wear — made from recycled plastic waste (rPET). By working with Project Re:claim - the UK’s first commercial-scale polyester textile recycling facility — we’ve helped create a fabric that blends end-of-life textiles with post-consumer plastics. The result? A certified, recyclable garment that reduces environmental impact and sets a new standard for uniform sustainability. This investment is part of our commitment to the National Uniform Managed Service and reflects our shared vision with the Met Police: to lead the way in circular garment design and responsible resource use.