--- title: CHARMING INSIGHTS | circularity description: circularity | A blog from Charming dedicated to consumer preferences, retail, and technology. --- # CHARMING INSIGHTS ##### A blog from Charming dedicated to consumer preferences, retail, and technology ### SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER [Back To blog](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/) ###### 3 min read ## [How Compliance Unlocks the Second-Hand Opportunity](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/how-compliance-unlocks-the-second-hand-opportunity) By [CHARMING STAFF](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/charming-staff) on Nov 17, 2025 12:00:00 PM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/circularity.jpg) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/how-compliance-unlocks-the-second-hand-opportunity) The second-hand apparel market is redefining the future of fashion. With projections that the market will [double in size](https://cf-assets-tup.thredup.com/resale_report/2025/ThredUp_Resale_Report_2025.pdf) within the next five years, apparel organizations are looking for opportunities to get in on the action. [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/how-compliance-unlocks-the-second-hand-opportunity) ###### Topics: [circularity](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/circularity) [DPP](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/dpp) [Certification](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/certification) ###### 4 min read ## [Congress Launches Slow Fashion Caucus, Highlighting Circularity](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/congress-launches-slow-fashion-caucus-highlighting-circularity) By [Liz Magri](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/liz-magri) on Jul 7, 2024 12:05:30 PM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/circularity.jpg) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/congress-launches-slow-fashion-caucus-highlighting-circularity) In a groundbreaking move, the United States has taken a serious step toward sustainability with the [launch of the Slow Fashion Caucus](https://pingree.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5305). This first-ever congressional effort, led by Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) alongside Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.), was unveiled in July to address pollution and exploitation plaguing the fast fashion industry.  [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/congress-launches-slow-fashion-caucus-highlighting-circularity) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) [circularity](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/circularity) [Charming.Digi](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/charming-digi) [Laws](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/laws) ###### 3 min read ## [When it comes to sustainable textiles, recycled materials are not created equal](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/for-sustainable-textiles-recycled-materials-are-not-created-equal) By [Monique Broring](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/monique-broring) on Jul 1, 2024 11:59:48 AM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/yarn.%20charming%20copy.jpg) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/for-sustainable-textiles-recycled-materials-are-not-created-equal) Every time you turn around, new recycled materials pop up—from car bumpers and egg cartons to cans and bottles. And the textile industry is no different. Driven by looming headlines, increasing consumer demand, and the desire for a [circular economy](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/sustainability-vs-circularity-whats-the-difference), minimizing waste via recycling and reuse is not just a trend: it’s an expectation. But it’s important to note that not all recycled materials are created equal, creating challenges and opportunities for both brands and consumers. [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/for-sustainable-textiles-recycled-materials-are-not-created-equal) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) [circularity](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/circularity) ###### 2 min read ## [SUSTAINABILITY VS CIRCULARITY: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/sustainability-vs-circularity-whats-the-difference) By [Rich Ringeisen](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/rich-ringeisen) on Sep 23, 2021 12:40:48 PM [![](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/Circularity%20vs%20Sustainability%202021%20blog.gif) ](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/sustainability-vs-circularity-whats-the-difference) In supply chain terms, [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/on-navigating-sustainability-why-digital-product-passports-dpp-are-the-future) is akin to ultimate resource management. Sustainability ensures balanced supply and demand for the long-term by avoiding the depletion of natural resources and maintaining ecological balance.  [Read more](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/sustainability-vs-circularity-whats-the-difference) ###### Topics: [sustainability](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/sustainability) [circularity](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/circularity) [All posts](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/all) ### Featured ### Posts by Tag - [sustainability (24)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/sustainability) - [DPP (20)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/dpp) - [RFID (14)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/rfid) - [digital product passport (DPP) (13)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/digital-product-passport-dpp) - [Charming.Digi (12)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/charming-digi) - [supply chain (7)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/supply-chain) - [Events (6)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/events) - [Labels (6)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/labels) - [Laws (6)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/laws) - [consumer insights (5)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/consumer-insights) - [circularity (4)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/circularity) - [Apparel (3)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/apparel) - [Certification (3)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/certification) - [PFAS (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/pfas) - [Tariffs (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/tariffs) - [brand (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/brand) - [digital labeling (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/digital-labeling) - [nfc (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/nfc) - [Cost Cutting (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/cost-cutting) - [Global Sourcing (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/global-sourcing) - [In Plant Printing (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/in-plant-printing) - [Nearshoring (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/nearshoring) - [QR (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/qr) - [Regulations (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/regulations) - [Smart Packaging (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/smart-packaging) - [Traceability (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/traceability) - [heat transfers (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/heat-transfers) [See all](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/circularity#) ### Sign up for updates       [![](https://phosphor.utils.elfsightcdn.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.licdn.com%2Fdms%2Fimage%2FC560BAQEd_tlSQ08hRw%2Fcompany-logo_400_400%2F0%2F1630582539667%2Flowatag_logo%3Fe%3D1718236800%26v%3Dbeta%26t%3DZeKKPX2ZDL-3Ux9DxbsvPBBBtRRimqt-_glUlzjiTHY) ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/charmingtrims/) [/CHARMING ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/charmingtrims/) 5 days ago Big news alert! CIRPASS - Digital Product Passport has just announced this week that the implementation of the DPP for apparel and retail is officially set for 2027. 👇Take a look at the roadmap document below, feel free to download and share it with your connections in the apparel and retail industry. There's important work ahead of us! [#dpp](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/dpp/) [#traceability](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/traceability/) [#circularity](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/circularity/) ‍‍‍‍ Read more ![Big news alert! 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No? 😱 Make sure to save your spot now > [https://lnkd.in/dVwEe2EZ](https://lnkd.in/dVwEe2EZ) 🗓The event will start at 9h30 CET - (5 March 2024) Consult the full event agenda > [https://lnkd.in/d-U3Zqra](https://lnkd.in/d-U3Zqra)  🔗 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: On the day of the event, you will be able to connect on this link > [https://lnkd.in/gEZs3XiX](https://lnkd.in/gEZs3XiX) ❓❓𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗤&𝗔 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗼 During the event, we will be conducting the Q&A sessions exclusively through Slido. Ask your questions to the experts on this link > [https://lnkd.in/gtgJ5bek](https://lnkd.in/gtgJ5bek) ------- Battery Pass Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives, CEA-List, SLR Consulting, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy, Chalmers Industriteknik, VDE, DKE, +ImpaKT Luxembourg S.à.r.l, F6S Innovation, GS1 in Europe, Politecnico di Milano, circular.fashion, DIGITALEUROPE, EIT InnoEnergy, Delft University of Technology, TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology, Veltha, Energy Web, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung , SyncForce, Innovalia Association, Textile Exchange , Responsible Business Alliance, Worldline, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, iPoint Systems, Global Electronics Council, Avery Dennison, Global Battery Alliance, Global Textile Scheme GmbH Read more ![The CIRPASS - Digital Product Passport final event is just around the corner!Have you registered ...](https://phosphor.utils.elfsightcdn.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.licdn.com%2Fdms%2Fimage%2FD5622AQEV3zB6tmtO2w%2Ffeedshare-shrink_2048_1536%2F0%2F1709204357535%3Fe%3D1713398400%26v%3Dbeta%26t%3DhN0m0YNqMucwkHl8h5b911OBhB2H3ywNZaNCcIaNoV0)   [  11 ](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/charmingtrims_the-cirpass-digital-product-passport-final-activity-7170689287410171904-qGbS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop)   Share