Circularity gap exposes bio-material policy failure

LONDON – Policy frameworks governing bio-based materials – including cotton, timber, natural fibres, rubber and biochemicals – are failing to keep pace with circular economy thinking, according to a new report.

For brands and mills sourcing natural fibres at scale, the report signals mounting pressure from both policymakers and NGOs to move beyond simple renewability claims and demonstrate that bio-based inputs are being kept in use.