As people realise the impact of waste packaging on the planet, they’re making small lifestyle changes through independent brand innovations. But with convenience still high on people’s priority list, how is reusable, recyclable shopping platform Loop taking the circular economy mainstream?

The denim industry is widely recognised as a major polluter, but Italian firm Candiani is looking to change that. By investing in innovation, emphasising transparency, and sharing its fabric technology through collaborations, the brand is looking usher in a new era of textile sustainability.

As the world wakes up to the effects of plastic waste, many people are seeking ways to take part in positive change. In Italy, the government is helping its citizens develop more eco-friendly habits by introducing a policy whereby people get a 20% discount for shopping plastic-free.

As climate change dominates conversations around the world, Italians are looking to educate the next generation about the environmental impact, which is translating into a curriculum overhaul. Growing levels of eco-consciousness are resulting in tangible action being taken in school systems.