Przemysław Feliga

Ready or Not, it's time...... Some say we are too ahead of time, and some say we are late. In my world weather you are thinking as far as your nose or beyond, reality is that it is time for you too to transition as an industry, country or city. This is a wake-up call for leaders and investors in the textile industry. Sustainable solutions are no longer a niche concern, they are the future. The question isn't whether to transition, but how to lead the way. Thank you Rawaa Ammar, PhD for the post.

2

What’s Ahead for the EU Textiles Industry? Insights from DG GROW Textiles Ecosystem Stakeholder Event on 4 June.   Niki Sfakianou, our EU textile policy expert - above all, highlights DG GROW's four key elements that are pivotal for ensuring the textile industry remains robust and forward-thinking.   🔶 Regulation and Innovation: The EU must enforce its existing regulations to maintain a competitive edge globally. Alongside this, innovation is essential. Enhancing the skills of the EU workforce and strengthening border controls and market surveillance are crucial to safeguarding European trade interests.   🔶 Collaborative Efforts: Developing a textile transition pathway requires the collective input of all stakeholders. This collaboration is necessary to align with sustainable and circular economy goals, as emphasized during the recent DG GROW stakeholder event.   🔶 Policy-Driven Change: Initiatives like the EU Strategy for Sustainable & Circular Textiles and regulations concerning ecodesign, waste shipment, and textile labelling are driving significant transformations. A deep understanding of consumer needs and market demands across the EU is vital for this evolution.   As we move forward, the integration of these elements, as outlined by DG GROW, calls for a united effort from policymakers, industry leaders, and consumers. Connect with Niki to delve deeper into these insights.

18

📢 The European Environment Agency has published a briefing on the management of used and waste textiles in Europe’s circular economy! 🧵♻️ The briefing provides an overview of: - Current state of textile waste generation - Collection systems - Treatment capacity - Different classifications for used textiles in Europe It also identifies key factors to consider when implementing separate collection systems to foster textile circularity without increasing exports, incineration, or landfilling. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e7gEXRjb

4

🕒 European Business Association invites you to the webinar “PFAS and REACH: Businesses and Chemical Legislation. What Should Ukrainian Companies Keep in Mind?“, which will be held on June 14 at 11:00 CET. Registration: https://lnkd.in/gpcksz6U In this webinar, we will: ✅ Provide a brief overview of PFAS, including their uses and the ongoing regulatory landscape in the EU and globally. ✅ Deep dive into the EU PFAS Restriction, exploring its nature and the potential impact on various industries. ✅ Discuss what’s next in PFAS regulation and the steps Ukrainian companies can take to prepare and comply. 📌 If your company is not a member of the European Business Association but would like to participate in the webinar, please contact Olga.Boiko@eba.com.ua or follow the registration procedure. 🤝 The event was organized with the support of the International Renaissance Foundation and the European Union within the framework of the joint initiative “European Renaissance of Ukraine.” The material represents the position of the authors and does not necessarily reflect the position of the International Renaissance Foundation and the European Union.

2

Being Product-Conscious is gaining ground   Last week, the Council of the European Union approved two main directives: the regulation on ecodesign for sustainable products and the right to repair. Targeting the European textile and garment industry, this approach could and should extend to other products and sectors.   The directives aim that by 2030 textile products sold in the EU will be durable, reusable, repairable, easier to maintain, refurbish and recycle, and be energy and resource-efficient. This is the concept I proposed last week in a “Being Product-Conscious” post.   https://lnkd.in/eg4yV_h5   A digital product passport is envisaged to help consumers make informed decisions by providing information on the environmental sustainability of products.   A digital passport is not relevant nor required for all types of products. For most products, passports would be impossible to establish and would have a disproportionate impact on their cost. Product-Conscious labelling would be easier to implement and standardize. For example, this pair of shoes weighs 243 grams and has the following content: 68% sustainable, 42% recycled and 13% reusable. This is what we should read on the label of any product. Simple, comprehensive and straight to the point.   Regardless, things are moving in the right direction towards a true circular economy.   Any thoughts?

4

👕♻️Weaving a sustainable future in the textile industry! 🚨 #eBook alert!🚨 Dive into our latest eBook on #EPR regulations in the EU Textile Industry. Discover the latest EPR regulations in the Netherlands, France, and the UK, and learn how digital #WasteManagement is critical for compliance. Explore how Evreka's WasteDashboard can help drive the textile sector towards a sustainable future. 👉Download now: https://lnkd.in/dcSbuQqt #Textile #Sustainability

23

Does your country collect textiles separately? 🗑 👔 👕 👖 👗 Soon all EU countries will. Starting next year, the Waste Framework Directive mandates that every EU Member State must establish separate collection systems for used textiles. This is a huge leap for #CircularEconomy as around 16kg of textile waste is generated per person in the 🇪🇺 In more than 1/2 of the EU Member States, it is already mandatory to collect textiles separately, but this is mostly to capture reusable textiles. Learn more about recycling of textiles in the newest European Environment Agency briefing Management of used and waste textiles in Europe’s circular economy 👉 https://europa.eu/!XXQvkV

222

9 komentarzy

🔍 Distinguishing truth from fiction in environmental claims is tough! A 2020 EU study revealed over half of such claims are vague or misleading, and 40% lack verifiable evidence. 🌍 To empower consumers, the EU is introducing the Digital Product Passport (DPP) for clothing, ensuring access to reliable environmental information. The DPP will independently assess and certify apparel based on durability, repairability, recyclability, and more. Consumers will be able to scan a QR code on your garment to see its full environmental profile! We are here to help brands comply with these new standards. Ready to learn more? Read the full article we have contributed to in the SGS Consumer Compact Newsletter. 🔗👇 SGS Connectivity & Products

57

1 komentarz

📢 Textile Exchange has just released its Materials Matter Standard Pilot V.10. 📝 Formerly known as the unified standard, this pilot version is currently undergoing a testing phase - voluntary #certification and audit are not expected before 2026. 🤔 Yet, to know more about the standard (ambition, scope, requirements, implementation...) and make up your own mind, you should definitely deep dive through the document, available right below: https://lnkd.in/d-tvuJUv #sustainablesourcing #rawmaterials

4

The EU Council has adopted its position on revising the Waste Framework Directive, with some key updates targeted:   👕 Textile Waste Management: Separate collection of textiles by 2025, with potential new targets by 2028.   💶 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Fashion brands and textile producers will pay fees to help fund waste collection and treatment costs.   🍅 Food Waste Reduction: Binding targets to cut food waste by 2030—10% in processing & manufacturing, 30% in retail, restaurants, and households.   #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #EPR #WasteManagement #GreenBusiness #EURegulation #Textiles Picture generated with AI More information: https://lnkd.in/eC8nmwg3

1

👕 With the European Parliament's adoption of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), it's now crucial to support its meaningful implementation and ensure that it is specifically tailored to the textile sector. 📜 To guide the European Commission in developing guidelines for the textile sector on the implementation of CSDDD, high-level recommendations have been jointly developed by SLCP, Policy Hub, Fair Wear Foundation, Global Fashion Agenda, Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry and Cascale. 💡 Learn more about it here: https://lnkd.in/eSxeRZV6

98

At a meeting on May 14, 2024 the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission amended the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union "On Toy Safety" (TR CU 008/2011). The need for amendments has been established during the practice of its application. The technical regulations have been supplemented with new terms (for example, "flavored toy", "soft-stuffed toy", "rattle", "set for developing taste skills (taste kit)" and others) and requirements for new types of toys (for example, board games for developing the sense of smell, taste kits and others). The entry into force of amendments to the technical regulations is envisaged six months after the date of the official publication of the Council's decision on amendments. Source: https://lnkd.in/dSSux5dN #productcompliance #conformityassessment

1

📢 New Insights on Textile Waste in Europe! 📢 A staggering 82% of textile waste in Europe comes from consumers, yet most of it goes unsorted. According to the latest European Environment Agency report, effective infrastructure and consumer education on sorting textile waste are crucial. With EU Member States set to implement mandatory separate collection systems, scaling up sorting and recycling capacities is essential to prevent textiles from ending up in incinerators, landfills, or being exported outside the EU. Read more about the challenges and solutions here: The Common Ones, People of 2050, Universal Certification Solutions - UNICERT, Learning Seed, iED - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development, Ilie Tomulescu, Georgia K. Griva, Stella Ioannou, Natasha Koutoula, Luis Ageitos #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #EnterTheCircle #Innovation #SustainableBusiness #CircularBusiness #GreenFuture

3

The new ISO - International Organization for Standardization standards on #CircularEconomy have been published! 👏🎈 The new family of standards brings the much-expected formalised frameworks on circular economy (CE)♻️ and will help organisations in assessing, measuring, communicating, and implementing CE principles in their business models. 💡 Just to start off, here is the #definition of the circular economy (From ISO 59004:2024): "economic system (3.1.2) that uses a systemic approach to maintain a circular flow of resources (3.1.6), by recovering, retaining or adding to their value (3.1.7), while contributing to sustainable development (3.1.11) Note 1 to entry: Resources  (3.1.5) can be considered concerning both stocks and flows. Note 2 to entry: The inflow of virgin resources (3.3.2) is kept as low as possible, and the circular flow of resources is kept as closed as possible to minimize waste (3.3.6), losses (3.3.7) and releases (3.3.8) from the economic system." 💬 What are your thoughts on the new standards and what role could they play in your organisation? 📮 Let's talk circularity! Reach out to us on our website: https://xylosweden.se/ #XyloSweden #ISO #InternationalStandard #ISO59004 #KPI #Circularity #Harmonization #CircularBusiness #Implementation

15

Time to plan for an interesting circular webinar in October: On circular business models, repair and safe chemical options in the clothing and fashion industry. Save the date for now and more info will come!

7

1 komentarz

From Packaging Waste Directive to the new requirements of the EU Taxonomy - this year, businesses must take many steps towards sustainability. For European sector leaders, this isn't news but a result of consistently implemented transformations. Some are already enjoying the fruits of their efforts, while others feel anxious, unsure of the next steps. The backdrop of 2024 seems to generally fuel the desire to halt investments in business. Read Jonas Akelis, EY Baltics Managing Partner, insightful commentary for Verslo žinios here: https://go.ey.com/3wckSgC #BuildingBetterWorkingWorld #ESG #sustainability #businessgrowth

6

It has been a good start to the day, with a Smart Regions Webinar on sustainable textiles. The Webinar is still ongoing so if you would like to hear more about this topic, both in policy and practice, make sure to tune in for the last bit! So far on the agenda: ➡ The current state of play of circularity in the European textile industry, by Dr. Marta Jacuniak-Suda ➡ Promoting circular business models in the host region of Västra Götalandsregionen, by Ulrika Bokeberg ➡ Ways in which to support SMEs in the transition from linear to circular business models, by Erik Valvring ➡ Sustainable procurement for efficient material flows and toxic-free materials, by Jonna Bjuhr Männer Thank you to all our speakers! Opportunities like these to promote information sharing between our North Sea regions are so important 🌊 #CircularEconomy #NorthSea #CircularBusinessModels #SustainableTextile

21

What are textile innovations and how can we find more about the degree of sustainability of textile innovations by using a tested method such as the creation of socio-environmental report cards? Soon, we will reveal this, together with 20 examples of textile innovations through the Sustainainique project (Erasmus+). #textileinnovation #research #europeanproject #fashion #sustainability #innovation

1