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From this week’s edition of Week/End—our weekly Substack newsletter covering the biggest headlines in sustainable fashion.

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This week’s highlights:

  • The U.S. cut funding for 70+ global labor programs tied to trade deals

  • The SEC hit pause on enforcing its climate disclosure rule, leaving it in limbo

  • Puma’s scaling fiber-to-fiber recycling for tricky blends like polycotton and polyester-elastane with RE&UP

  • ReBound Returns is turning old shoes into playgrounds—and helping brands meet circularity targets in Europe

  • Uniqlo launched a 3-year vocational training program for low-income youth in Delhi

  • Tinder hosted a breakup-themed upcycling event with Sami Miró

  • Fashion Revolution Brazil launched a re-commerce site for salvaged Atacama Desert clothing

…and more!

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New sustainability jobs from Nike, H&M Group, Arc'teryx, TJX Companies, and more were added to the SFF Job Board.

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