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Fashion Value Chain
8 hours ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
RE&UP First in Textile Industry with Full C2C Circularity
, setting a new benchmark for circularity at scale. This recognition places RE&UP at the forefront of global material innovation, as the world struggles with a textile ecosystem where virgin materials still dominate and circular practices remain rare. All three of RE&UP's core offerings have received certification from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, evaluated by accredited assessor Eco Intelligent Growth (EIG): Next-Gen Recycled Cotton (Pre-Consumer) – Platinum Next-Gen Recycled Cotton (Post-Consumer) – Platinum Recycled Polyester Chips – Silver This certification is not just about recycled content—it validates RE&UP's end-to-end circular design, from material sourcing and infrastructure compatibility to traceability and reuse systems. 'This certification proves our recycled fibers are designed for scale, safety, and long-term reuse,' said Andreas Dorner, General Manager, RE&UP. 'We're not just talking about sustainability—we're delivering measurable, system-ready impact for the textile industry.' C2C Certified® Circularity rigorously evaluates a product's ability to return to the value chain safely and effectively. It includes metrics like recycling compatibility, public transparency, safe chemical usage, and circular infrastructure readiness. 'RE&UP's certification validates that circularity isn't just aspirational—it's achievable,' said Ebru Özküçük Guler, Chief Sustainability Officer. 'We've built a next-gen solution that doesn't compromise on quality or performance, while enabling true large-scale impact.' Already being adopted by leading fashion brands, RE&UP's certified fibers match the performance of virgin materials—while offering built-in traceability and compliance. 'This sets a new precedent for the textile industry,' added Nienke Steen, Director of Apparel at the Institute. 'RE&UP's approach separates ambition from proof, raising expectations for all fiber innovators.
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Is Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy' returning for season 3? Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on May 30, 2025, 20:19 IST Are you eagerly awaiting the next chapter of Makoto Misumi's epic isekai journey? Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy has captivated fans with its unique blend of action, humor, and a hero rejected by a goddess, only to thrive among non-human allies. As Season 2 ended last year, the burning question remains: Is Season 3 on the horizon? Here's everything we know so far about Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy Season 3. Is Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy Season 3 Happening? Great news for fans of the isekai anime Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy ! Season 3 is officially happening, as confirmed by the anime's official website and X account immediately following the Season 2 finale on June 24, 2024. This announcement has sparked excitement among viewers eager to follow Makoto Misumi's adventures in a fantastical world. A celebratory teaser visual was released, featuring Makoto, Tomoe, Mio, and Shiki gathered around a keg, hinting at more thrilling and humorous moments to come. Release Date Speculation for Season 3 As of May 30, 2025, no official release date for Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy Season 3 has been announced. The gap between Season 1 (July to September 2021) and Season 2 (January to June 2024) was roughly two and a half years, partly due to a studio switch from C2C to J.C. Staff. While fans hope for a shorter wait, potential release windows could be Fall 2025 or Spring 2026, though a 2027 premiere isn't out of the question given past delays. What Is Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy About? For those new to the series, Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy (Japanese: Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu ) is a beloved isekai anime based on the light novel series by Kei Azumi, illustrated by Mitsuaki Matsumoto. The story follows Makoto Misumi, an ordinary high school student summoned to another world to be its hero. However, the goddess of this world deems him 'ugly,' strips him of his hero status, and banishes him to the wilderness. There, Makoto befriends non-human races like dragons, spiders, orcs, and dwarves, discovering his latent talent for magic and combat. This unique blend of action, humor, and heartfelt relationships sets the series apart in the isekai genre. Tsukimichi Moonlit Fantasy Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Times
South Western Railway to be nationalised this weekend
The operator of one of Britain's busiest commuter services will become the first train company to be nationalised under the Labour government, the transport secretary has announced. South Western Railway, which provides services to and from Waterloo, will be taken into public ownership on Sunday. Two more commuter railway operators which provide services to London — C2C and Greater Anglia — will be the next to be nationalised. C2C will move into public hands on July 20, with Greater Anglia following on October 12. • Will nationalisation improve our trains? Labour has pledged to nationalise all Britain's train operators as part of attempts to improve services for passengers. South Western Railway will come under the control of a Department for Transport's subsidiary, DfT Operator
Sunday World
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Ireland's rising country star aiming high after becoming radio hit
Singer and Today FM country music presenter Clodagh Lawlor says she's ready for anything and now has her sights set on a television music show. Rising star Clodagh Lawlor reveals how landing her own country music show on Today FM has given her career a massive boost — and introduced her to one of her idols. Singer and now radio presenter Clodagh, who is a native of Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co Clare, first shot to fame when she won The Late Late Show search for a country star in 2019 and landed the opportunity to tour with Nathan Carter. But she tells Magazine+ that her new Wednesday night country music show on Today FM has taken her to another level. Clodagh says: 'I just love that people know my name now and tell me 'oh, we listen to you on the radio.' 'I'm manifesting that I'll have a music show on RTE television next. That's what I'd love, something like The Kelly Clarkson Show… The Clodagh Lawlor Show. 'I have my boots on now and I said it at the start of the year that this year is going to be my year. When I was in Nashville with my mother we met a guy who was working in the Boot Barn store… we were chatting away and he said he was also a songwriter, adding: 'I just wrote a song for Tim McGraw and he's going to hopefully cut [record] it.' He said to my mam, 'When preparation meets opportunity nothing can stop ya.' Clodagh with Lainey Wilson 'You are prepared so much in your lifetime for these things to happen. Now I'm like, throw anything at me and I'll be ready because I'm finally comfortable in my own skin.' A fan of America's contemporary country music stars, Clodagh is now getting the opportunity to meet and interview them thanks to her Today FM show. 'I'm now getting to meet my idols on a huge scale,' she tells me. 'I was so excited meeting Lainey Wilson when she headlined the C2C festival in Belfast recently. They always say never meet your idols, but she was so incredible. Clodagh takes the mic at Today FM on Wednesday nights News in 90 Seconds - May 17th 'She was also so encouraging to me. Lainey herself didn't have overnight success and that's what I love as well. She said, 'Girl, I should have given up a hell of a long time ago. I'm 15 years in Nashville and I should have left after year two and I didn't.' She just kept the head down. 'She was asking me how long I was doing the radio job and I told her 'two months!' She said, 'You're a natural.' 'I was 30 at the weekend and she said, 'when I was 30 things just started to happen. I was doing a lot before that but nobody really saw me.' 'In the Irish country music scene I was trying to figure out what I really want to look like and sound like and what kind of artist I want to be. 'But I'm getting the idea of who I want to be now and that's exciting for me, that I finally know what I want to do and I know I can do it and I can sit there with the likes of Lainey Wilson and not be so starstruck that it's written all over my face. Put me in any situation now and I can do it. Country singer and Today FM country music presenter Clodagh Lawlor 'I absolutely love the radio, it's such a different side of things. I always said when I was growing up that I want to be in the entertainment business, regardless of what I do. Once it revolves around country music that's what I'd be happy with. I live, breathe and eat it. I just love it so much. 'Country music is getting so big as you know. Now nightclubs are tapping into it and playing country nights. It's so commercial nowadays that all kinds of people are now embracing it. 'I recently got my first DJ job where I'm playing country music for four hours in a nightclub. Never in my life did I think I was going to be behind the decks. I have a month to get my DJ skills in order before I do it. It's the radio that opened that door for me as well.' Despite being in a good place career-wise, Clodagh admits that she still panics about the future. 'I'm an awful panicker,' she admits. 'When I turned 30 at the weekend I was crying the whole time because it just hit me with emotion that life has to begin now. I feel so bad about it because at the same time I feel that there's nothing that can stop me really.' Clodagh has weathered many storms in her career. Her star was shining in 2019 after winning the Late Late Show search for a new country star, but then Covid shut down the live entertainment business. 'That was a shock because I was worried about people forgetting me,' she admits. 'I was only getting started, introducing myself to people and getting my name established and I was afraid that people wouldn't remember who I was when the pandemic was over. I'd only had my 15 minutes of fame on the Late Late Show the previous year. 'But, looking back today, I'm thankful that Covid actually gave me the chance to figure out the type of artist I wanted to be. I wouldn't be the type of performer I am today doing concerts and shows if it wasn't for that time. 'I found what I want to do looking back on the records Mum and Dad had at home and reliving the '90s country music with women like [American stars] Martina McBride, Faith Hill and Trisha Yearwood… and that helped me to figure out where I was going with my music.' Clodagh, who once worked as ground staff with Aer Lingus in Shannon Airport — 'I remember people like Jamie Dornan, Tommy Tiernan and Shaggy checking in' — adds that whatever happens in her career, Ireland will always be her home. 'Ireland is a beautiful country and I am so fortunate that there is a great country music scene here,' she says. Tune in to Country Hits with Clodagh Lawlor on Today FM every Wednesday from 10pm to 12am.
Engadget
06-05-2025
- Engadget
Bang & Olufsen's third-gen Beosound A1 Bluetooth speaker has more battery life and bass
High-end Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen has announced the third generation of its Beosound A1 Bluetooth speaker. The updated A1 remains as portable as its predecessor, retaining its puck-shaped design and minimalist appearance, but there are some key upgrades under its pearl-blasted aluminum shell. Arguably the most important of these is the larger woofer, which delivers a bass of 64dB, a 2dB improvement on the second-generation model. While that admittedly sounds modest on paper, B&O claims it's one that makes the speaker capable of comfortably filling a room with meaty sound. If you happen to have an older A1 around, you can form a stereo pair with the latest model for even more sonic muscle. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Battery life has also been increased to 24 hours, which is a sizable six hours more than its predecessor. And while it uses the slightly older Bluetooth 5.1 standard, the new A1 supports Microsoft Swift Pair and Google Fast Pair, both of which cut down on the steps required to pair devices. The previous speaker's three-microphone setup also makes its way to the A1 3rd Gen, allowing you to take calls from the device itself. The updated speaker has an IP67 dust and waterproof rating, and sports a modular design that allows you to replace or upgrade broken or outdated components over time. Bang & Olufsen say it's the first speaker in the world to get a Bronze certification from Cradle to Cradle. The C2C is a globally recognized sustainability standard that assesses a product from its supply chain through to production, and coaches companies in minimizing waste. The Bronze level awarded to the Beosound A1 is the lowest on C2C's scale, but it's evidence that Bang & Olufsen is paying mind to sustainability. The Bang & Olufsen A1 3rd Gen can be purchased in the same Natural Aluminium finish as its predecessor, as well as the two new 'nature-inspired' colorways of Honey Tone and Eucalyptus Green. It's available to buy today and costs $349.
