Rag News: October 2021
A Sustainable Halloween! Halloween is the scariest season of the year, including the amount of waste created by it. October 31st is all about dressing up and partaking in festive and fun Halloween activities! That being said, it also comes with a massive waste once it’s over. A study revealed that more than 2,000 […]
Rag News: August 2021
Donate your Clothes! Donating clothing helps raise money for those in need, as well as aid in preventing unnecessary waste. There are many ways to donate clothing, but finding a place to donate your clothes can be challenging depending on your region. Logistics and time constraints are significant factors for clothing and other items […]
Rag News: July 2021
A circular economy in India Countries around the world have begun to implement a circular economy within their own economic systems. There is a huge potential for developing countries to adapt and implement policies that incentivize sustainable activities. For instance, it is arguable that India is naturally a circular economy, since they seem to […]
Rag News: June 2021
The second-hand market in Tunisia Tunisia’s second-hand industry is one of the largest markets in North Africa. For many Tunisians, it is common to head to the flea markets on a weekly basis. The markets, known as frippes, are full of hidden gems. People can find Prada shoes, Versace scarves; they are full of […]
Rag News: May 2021
Developing a Circular Economy requires intentional efforts. The COVID-19 pandemic made a big impact on economies around the world, with many businesses forced to close due to multiple lockdown measures to contain the virus. As a result, there will be many challenges as countries build their economies back and attempt to aid the damage […]
Helping those in need, one sustainable mask at a time.
A Collaboration Between Penarc and Bank & Vogue Charities are essential for many people around the world, as they receive a selfless gift from people who do not ask for anything in return. The main purpose of a charity is to bring a tangible benefit to the public as a whole or significant section of […]
Beyond Retro and Bank & Vogue are thrilled to share our involvement in the latest Converse Renew launch – the limited-edition Converse Renew Tropical Shirts Chuck 70.
The Converse Renew Tropical Shirts Chuck 70 & Our Involvement By continuing to reimagine the classic sneaker, the potential of used clothing is realized by utilising innovative design with vintage expertise to create something new. A quintessential vintage piece, approximately 7,000 Tropical shirts were diverted from landfill and transformed into a vibrant array of one-one-a-kind […]
Rag News: April 2021
The British Government reveals a new Waste Prevention Program On March 18th, the British Government revealed plans to reduce waste across the country, which incorporated measures that would increase actions on ‘fast fashion’ and hold manufacturers accountable for textile waste. This plan is an attempt to engage the textile industry to use resources efficiently, […]
Rag News: March 2021
5 Reasons to adapt to a Circular Economy Shifting into a Circular Economy has been in talks for many years, in order to address the concerning environmental and climate issues that are occurring on Earth. Every year more than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy- including metals, fossil fuels, minerals and all […]
Rag News: February 2021
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 […]
