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🌐 The textile value chain involves millions of actors globally, with intricate formal and informal connections throughout the production, processing, and consumption phases. The intertwined dynamics of the global textile industry and climate change underscore the need for a comprehensive evaluation of existing policies, practices, and potential for decarbonisation by 2030.   Industry’s part in climate change is undeniable; by the same token, they are also an integral part of the solution. Voluntary efforts by the textile and apparel sectors have helped steer change by setting standards, establishing reduction targets and obligations, and joining forces on global initiatives. Nevertheless, more policy frameworks are needed to rise to the challenge before us.   🇪🇺 The EU’s Textile Sector Policy Toolkit features a range of mechanisms to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint and impact on ecosystems. With such mechanisms at policymakers’ fingertips, it’s a matter of wielding them efficiently, including optimising them individually and leveraging them as a system. It’s a careful balancing act: the EU's approach should strengthen protections and streamline regulatory instruments without stifling innovation. It’s time to transform the lessons learned into incubators of change.   The Policy Hub endorses four sets of recommendations that seek to leverage the various tools and instruments in the EU’s toolkit to pave the way towards an agile and future-proof textile industry. These recommendations and other key insights will be presented in February 2024, at a dedicated event featuring stakeholders from the public and private sectors.   Stay tuned for an announcement in January with registration details. In the meantime, catch a glimpse of our recommendations here. Read the Executive Summary: https://shorturl.at/tJX46 Or the Full Report: https://shorturl.at/nprD2   #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #TextileIndustry #EUInitiatives

💡Did you know that the fashion industry contributes significantly to global carbon emissions, accounting for approximately 10%? By 2030, textile production is expected to increase to around 145 million tonnes, exacerbating environmental concerns. Aditi Ramola, CEO and Co-Founder at Ambire Global, addressed this topic together with Peter Foerster Loor of GIZ Colombia and Prof. Andreas Bartl in the be Waste Wise webinar highlighting the importance of circular economy for textiles which offers both environmental benefits, reducing resource extraction and waste generation, and economic opportunities, fostering innovation, creating jobs, and developing new value chains throughout the product life cycle. 👉🏽🔔If you missed the webinar: Circular Economy in the Textile Sector, don't worry! You still have the opportunity to gain insights into the challenges and opportunities for achieving a circular economy in the textile industry. 📱💻We invite you to watch the webinar to learn more about this crucial topic here: https://lnkd.in/eQk8-fuw

Our co-founder Gabrielle Shiner-Hill is taking part in a webinar looking at Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation: A game-changer for the textile sector? 🗓️ 31st January 2024 🕘 09.00am-10.00 GMT/ 03.00 pm- 04.00 PM BDT Gabrielle commented: In case you don't think it applies to you or you are unsure of the potential positive impact of this regulation: 80 % of products’ environmental impacts are determined at the design phase and in 2021 alone, the impact of the current ecodesign measures, covering 31 product groups, saved EUR 120 billion in energy expenditure for EU consumers and led to a 10% lower annual energy consumption by the products in scope. (European Commission) The panel is in cooperation with Green Button, Bündnis für nachhaltige Textilien (Partnership for Sustainable Textiles) and GIZ Fabric. She will be speaking on a panel with Tim Becker : REACH Law - Your Partner In Chemical Regulatory Compliance and Sustainability Roman Houlbreque : Retraced Moderated by Magali Minet & Nasya Quintanilla #SustainableTextiles #EUTextileStrategy #EUGreenDeal #Ecodesign https://lnkd.in/e6rNG8pW

"By 2030 textile products placed on the EU market are long-lived and recyclable, to a great extent made of recycled fibres, free of hazardous substances and produced in respect of social rights and the environment." - European Commission To achieve this vision, key action plans are introduced in the EU Textile Strategy: 1.    New design requirements for textiles under the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation 2.    Clearer information on textiles and a digital product passport 3.    Extension of textile End-of-Life to reduce the destruction of unsold or returned textiles 4.    Action to address the unintentional release of microplastics from synthetic textiles 5.    Mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility for textiles with eco-modulation of fees What implications will these measures have on the textile industry? What adjustments must your business make to ensure continued access to the EU27 market? Learn more at our masterclass launch event, and the 4-part masterclass. The launch event is open to everyone in the textile industry. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to attend an ITMAconnect exclusive event. Date: 16 May 2024 Time: 10am -10.45am CEST RSVP Now: https://lnkd.in/eF_YgUCq Find Out More: https://lnkd.in/eDfai_DY Subscribe to ITMAconnect to attend the 4-part masterclass on Forced Labour, Textile Product End-of-Life Management, Eco-Design Requirements for Sustainable Products, and EU Product Compliance and Market Surveillance. Enjoy over 90 ITMAconnect exclusive events on-demand for just €25 (plus applicable VAT): https://lnkd.in/efYDCNMP #ITMA2027 #EUTextileStrategy2030 #EuropeanGreenDeal #Sustainability #TextileIndustry #CircularEconomy

🌍 EU's Extended Producer Responsibility for Textiles Hey, everyone! I've been reading up about the EU's EPR for textiles initiative, and thought I'd surface to share what I've discovered. After sifting through reports, proposal texts, and analyses, here's what I've learned about EU's planned actions: 🌿 Eco-design requirements for textiles to make them repairable and recyclable 🔖 Introducing a Digital Product Passport for all textile products 🚮 Develop separate collection systems for textile waste 🚫 Restrict the export of textile waste from EU to third countries ♻ Incentivise the Reuse and Recycle business sectors 🌐 Harmonise EPR rules for textiles in all Member States 🔆 Raise consumer awareness about impacts of textile waste The more I delve into this, the more I find myself curious to see it unfurl into reality. Is the fashion industry truly ready for these changes? Will this catalyse innovation or present unexpected hurdles? And let's be real - how many cups of coffee will it take to fully grasp all the implications? ☕️ I've attached the official factsheet for those hungry for more details. But I'm eager to know your take on this. How do you see this initiative shaping our industry landscape? #EUSustainability #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #GreenFuture #EUGreenDeal #CircularEconomy #ClimateAction #Sustainable

The newly released “Sustainable Raw Materials Will Drive Profitability for Fashion and Apparel Brands” Report from BCG/Quantis and Textile Exchange reminds the industry that sustainable raw materials will drive profitability for fashion and apparel brands in the long run. Raw materials can influence a brand’s climate footprint up to 2/3.    Why is investing now crucial for a brand’s strategy. Just a few points:  - Upcoming globally significant new legislation (Green Papers) will have multiple impacts on operations. - Global climate crisis will disrupt existing supply chains. This might cause scarcity of existing raw materials. - Emerging regulations enable transparency at the POS and reveals the brand’s sustainability footprint.    Industry must recognize the urgency of leading the global climate change and reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030.    The report states that brands that act now will secure a preferred future supply of raw-materials and might be able to capture an estimated average 6% uplift after five years. At HeiQ AeoniQ™, we are proud of providing a new solution for these so-called new biobased materials. Our cellulosic filament goes beyond any existing cellulosic material. Due to its outstanding fiber properties, HeiQ AeoniQ™ can advantageously replace Polyester and Nylon, and thus prevent further microplastic pollution.   Later may be too late. Change before you have to. Team up and contact us today.     #TimeForBiobased #Invest4Change #HeiQAeoniQ 

We are pleased to announce that FREDERIC VAN HOUTE, Director General, CIRFS: European Man-made Fibres Association will chair and moderate panel discussions at Bio-Based Textiles in Clothing: Europe 2025. Taking place on the 15th & 16th January 2025 in Helsinki, Finland, just after the EU's pivotal Textile EPR Directive comes into force, this event will provide a deep dive into the world of bio-based textiles, examining how plants, microbes, and other novel organic feedstock are being revolutionised into sustainable, stylish garments. Key topics include: Contextualising the Developments of India and Other Non-European Production Hubs with the European Market Focus on Reducing Net CO2 Emissions Across the Supply Chain Preparing for future EU policies and regulations that will impact the bio-based textiles supply chain Ensuring Transparent Traceability of Textiles: From Feedstock to End Product Further analysis on next steps to fully transition from virgin material Enhancing Consumer Awareness to Grow Demand for Bio-Based Textiles and Clothing Securing Reliable and Cost-Effective Bio-based Feedstock Key Developments in Recycling Waste Bio-Based Textiles Highlighting key projects specific to managing end-of-life bio-based textiles Weaving Together an Actionable Industry of Collaboration To view the agenda with conference topics and confirmed speakers from European Commission, SPINNOVA®, NIL Textile, RWTH Aachen University and many more please follow this link https://lnkd.in/etW64qqN Join us in Helsinki to hear from, learn and network with senior level attendees including bio-based feedstock suppliers, sustainable clothing manufacturers, brand owners, operational & digital technology providers, mechanical component suppliers, financial stakeholders & investors, research institutions, sustainability and chemical consultants, investors and government officials & regulators. Special £500 early bird discount expires on 19th July! Standard rate: £1,995 Early bird rate: £1,495 Register online here https://lnkd.in/eg87UWMF or for more info or invoice registration contact Dimitri Pavlyk on +44 (0)203 141 0610 or dpavlyk@acieu.net Active Communications International (ACI Europe) #BioBasedTextiles #SustainableFashion #EcoFriendlyFashion #SustainableTextiles #BioFabric #GreenFashion #EcoTextiles #BioBasedMaterials #SustainableClothing #OrganicFashion #CircularFashion #EcoFashion #PlantBasedTextiles #SustainableMaterials #BiodegradableTextiles

The hidden truth about how sustainability can improve our textile industry. Here's the Link to my latest article. Read it and let me know what do you think are likely #Sustainable future trends in #TextileIndustry