Secretly Group’s Darius Van Arman on consolidation and DSP policies

By Stuart Dredge — November 24, 2025 | Read the full story

Independent label executive Darius Van Arman warns that a few conglomerates now dominate global music distribution, squeezing independent artists and labels. He argues recent streamer policies billed as “artist-centric” risk entrenching gatekeepers rather than broadening access. For creators, the piece underscores why competition and transparent payout models are critical to a healthier music ecosystem.

Kibu children’s headphones are crafted from agricultural packaging waste

By Anna Skrebels — November 24, 2025 | Read the full story

Morrama and Batch.Works unveiled Kibu, modular children’s headphones 3D-printed on demand from recycled PLA sourced from agricultural packaging waste, with TPU for softer parts. Designed to be assembled and repaired by kids, the screw-free build extends product life and teaches circular design in practice. The team is also developing invisible identifiers for part traceability, enabling data-driven recycling.

Novo Holdings Invests in Blue Planet to Advance Circular Waste Solutions in Asia

By PR Wire — November 24, 2025 | Read the full story

Novo Holdings is backing Blue Planet, an integrated platform turning municipal, industrial and e-waste into materials and energy across India, Southeast Asia and New Zealand. The investment will accelerate landfill reclamation, advanced recycling, energy recovery and carbon-credit initiatives while strengthening operations in high-growth markets. It’s a notable signal of capital moving toward scalable waste valorisation as urbanisation intensifies.