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(19 articles)Shaw Industries Uses Backhaul Strategy to Recycle Carpet Tile
Shaw Industries has implemented a sophisticated reverse logistics program that uses its existing outbound distribution network to collect and recycle used carpet tile through its re(TURN) Reclamation
E-Waste Transport Faces Rising Cost and Capacity Pressures
The electronic scrap transport sector is grappling with escalating cost and capacity constraints, according to Resource Recycling. These pressures affect how recyclers and electronics manufacturers ma
Plastics Logistics 2026: Key Trends Reshaping Chemical Supply Chains
The plastics industry is undergoing significant transformation in its logistics and supply chain operations heading into 2026, driven by regulatory pressures, sustainability mandates, and evolving mar
Fast Fashion Sustainability Claims Hide Structural Business Model Flaws
Fast fashion retailers including H&M, Zara, and Shein publicly champion sustainability initiatives, yet their core business models fundamentally contradict genuine environmental responsibility. The ar
DHL Expands Battery Logistics Network as EV Demand Reshapes Supply Chains
DHL is significantly expanding its dedicated battery logistics network across multiple regions and markets in response to accelerating global electrification trends in both automotive and energy secto
Metal Morph Raises Pre-Seed to Extract Metals from Wastewater
Metal Morph has secured pre-seed funding to commercialize a novel process that extracts valuable metals from wastewater streams, fundamentally reimagining how supply chains source raw materials. This
Will Oil Price Surges Drive Bioplastics Adoption?
As crude oil prices climb, bioplastics, derived from renewable sources, become increasingly economically viable relative to traditional petroleum-based plastics. This dynamic price relationship create
Walmart Balances Packaging Cuts With Safety in 2025 ESG Goals
Walmart's updated sustainability targets for 2025 highlight the complexity of reducing packaging while maintaining product integrity and food safety standards. The retailer's FY2026 ESG Report explici
Metal Morph Secures Pre-Seed Funding for Wastewater Resource Recovery
Metal Morph, an emerging startup in the resource recovery sector, has secured pre-seed funding to commercialize technology that extracts valuable materials from wastewater streams. This development re
Sustainability as a Resilience Strategy for Supply Chains
The article explores the intersection of sustainability and supply chain resilience, positioning environmental responsibility not merely as a corporate social obligation but as a strategic business im
DHL, Vinted expand second-hand marketplace with 30k lockers
Vinted, Europe's largest second-hand marketplace, has formalized a partnership with DHL Group to integrate the logistics provider's extensive network of automated parcel lockers, retail outlets, and s
Vinted Expands Germany Reach via DHL Collection Points
Vinted, Europe's leading peer-to-peer second-hand marketplace, has strategically integrated DHL's collection point network across Germany to enhance its logistics operations. This partnership represen
Balancing Growth With Environmental Trade Responsibility
The supply chain industry faces a critical inflection point as businesses increasingly recognize that sustainable trade practices are no longer optional, they are competitive necessities. Organization
Hutchison Ports Partners with Midea & TCL for Sustainable Supply Chains
Hutchison Ports has entered memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with two major Chinese manufacturers, Midea and TCL, to collaboratively develop and implement sustainable supply chain and logistics solut
Kenvue Meets Plastic Reduction Goals but Lags on Recyclability
Kenvue, the parent company of consumer health brands including Listerine, Nicorette, and Zyrtec, has achieved its 2025 plastic reduction targets by transitioning product packaging from traditional pla
Specialized Fleet Owners Struggle With End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling
Specialized fleet owners operating heavy lift and project forwarding equipment are encountering significant obstacles in recycling aging assets, a structural challenge that extends beyond routine vehi
Sustainable Procurement: Leading Supply Chains Through Green Disruption
Procurement professionals face a critical inflection point as environmental pressures reshape supply chain strategy. The article emphasizes that procurement leaders must evolve beyond traditional cost
Hactl brings sustainability message to Paris Fashion Week
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl), one of the world's largest air cargo operators, took an unconventional approach to ESG communication by presenting at Paris Fashion Week, not to enter fashion re
Lola Valentina Partners FedEx & Returnity for Scalable Reusable Packaging
Lola Valentina, a fashion retailer, has partnered with FedEx and Returnity to implement reusable packaging across its shipping operations, enabling growth while reducing environmental impact. This col