Author: Asha Singhal
From Hospital Scrubs to Surgical Sutures: Berlin’s Circular Bioeconomy
In Berlin-Brandenburg, a surgical team prepares for an operation. The biodegradable sutures they’re using were once a nurse’s uniform. In a nearby greenhouse, plants are thriving with biofertilizers made from contaminated cleaning cloths that have…
From Incineration to Innovation: The Netherlands is transforming Fashion’s “Impossible” Waste
Every year, the Netherlands discards approximately 215,000 tonnes of post-consumer textiles, roughly 12 kilograms per person. Poor recyclability sends half to incineration. This waste stream containing contaminated materials, blended synthetic-natural fabrics, and mixed colors, defies…
Shifting Landscapes: Reflections from Textile Exchange 2025 in Lisbon
From Convincing to Creating The mood throughout the conference was urgent yet hopeful. As Inna Kitaychik described it, the subtext has shifted from “What should we do to fix the problem?” to “Who is my…
London Climate Action Week 2025: Living Systems, Regeneration, and Hope
Here’s a look inside the events, conversations, and collaborations of London Climate Action Week 2025.
From Fundamental Ideas to Real-World Action: Highlights from Circularity 2025
I recently had the incredible opportunity to be a part of Circularity 2025, hosted by Trellis, in beautiful Denver, Colorado with a view of the stunning Rocky Mountains. As a keynote speaker on Day 1,…
