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In 2020, the European Union alone generated an estimated 6.95 million tons of textile waste, with 82% being post-consumer waste, and the remainder originating from manufacturing or unsold textiles. Only a small fraction was reused or recycled; the majority ended up in landfills, often abroad, or incinerated. Unfortunately, it’s not going to get any better. The consumption of clothing and footwear is expected to increase by 63% by 2030. This is known as the textile waste crisis, and it is accelerating. But what led us into this situation? How did we end up with so much waste that we don’t even know what to do with it? Part of the answer goes through answering another question: are clothes recyclable? The answer is more complex than you might think. At Recover™, we break it down for you in our latest web article: https://lnkd.in/d8M7yRT5 #textilerecycling #circularfashion #clothingrecycling

Last week, our Chief Commercial Officer, Matt Neville, took part in a TEXINTEL roundtable, "Navigating the Future of Fashion: Expert Visions for a Sustainable Future", to discuss the issues and opportunities facing the fashion industry in 2024. Together with key industry experts, Kerry Bannigan from PVBLIC Foundation and Ross Newens at Print Logistics, they discussed topics ranging from sustainability to technological innovation and the increasing need for supply chain collaboration to initiate positive transformations. Thanks to Debbie McKeegan for moderating such an insightful discussion. To listen to the full podcast, visit: https://lnkd.in/egieajx5 #circularfashion #sustainablefashion

Did you know that 1 t-shirt made from 30% Recover recycled cotton and 70% conventional cotton saves up to 87 liters of water and 0.7kg of CO2 emissions? This was one of the insights that surprised the fashion students from Alcoy's School of Art and Design (EASDALCOI) who visited our Recover™ facilities a couple of weeks ago. During the visit, our People & Talent Manager in Spain, Estrella Mataix Ferrer, introduced our company and talked about our mission and values that guide our daily actions, finishing up with a tour of our factory. It was great to see that the students showed a lot of interest in learning about our recycling process, classification, and composition of clothing. Students walked away with a deeper understanding of the importance of recycling and how it can play a role in their future careers. Hosting such visits aligns with our mission to support educational initiatives and attract new talent through immersive learning experiences. Interested in joining our team? Check out our position openings on LinkedIn or submit your resume via our website: https://lnkd.in/dfPcXMkP #circularfashion #education #sustainability

Behind the Scenes of Rooted in Circularity, a visual storytelling experience by renowned photographer Estela de Castro. This project highlights the unseen side of fashion to spark a worldwide conversation about the clothes we wear, where they come from, what they are made of, who made them, and their impact on the world we share. To learn more about the project and its inspiration, visit: https://lnkd.in/epFP4Qsr #artexhibition #circularfashion #sustainability

Rooted in Circularity is a visual storytelling experience by Spanish photographer Estela de Castro, which debuted at the United Nations Headquarters on June 3rd, 2024 during the #UNFLNetwork Annual Meeting. This exhibition showcases the elegance of Recover's engineered approach to sustainability in fashion. Estela de Castro highlighted that “These images are intended to be a wake-up call about the waste generated by the fashion industry and, in turn, document a revolution, silent until now, in which Recover™ has been transforming waste into raw material in a sustainable way for more than 75 years." To learn more about the project and the inspiration behind it visit: https://lnkd.in/epFP4Qsr Fashion Impact Fund #artexhibition #circularfashion #sustainability

This week, our CEO Anders Sjoblom represented Recover™ at the UN Fashion and Lifestyle Network Annual Meeting in New York.   In conversation with Vogue Business correspondent Madeleine Schulz, he shared his vision for the company and the growing challenges and opportunities for the fashion industry.   Anders highlighted that while there is an immense interest and willingness to engage in sustainable practices, challenges persist in adaptation and cost. To succeed, we need scalable partnerships, internal structural changes, transparency, and supportive regulation. These elements will drive sustainable growth and ensure accountability.   At Recover™, we believe in the power of creativity to solve challenges, particularly in fashion. By tapping into the emotional connection people have with their clothing, we aim to inspire customers to make sustainable choices. Thanks to Kerry Bannigan, co-founder of the UN Fashion and Lifestyle Network! Fashion Impact Fund UN Partnerships #UNFLNetwork #circularfashion

We are excited to share that Recover™️ has joined the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network as a Thought Partner for 2024! This new partnership reaffirms our commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and our dedication to forging ties across the global fashion and lifestyle industries. In our first appearance as Thought Partner, CEO, Anders Sjoblom will discuss his vision for Recover™️ and the challenges facing recyclers today with Vogue Business correspondent, Madeleine Schulz. Visit our website to learn more about this partnership and upcoming events: https://lnkd.in/dvef8f88 #sustainablefashion #UNFLNthoughtpartner #circularfashion #UNFLN

Join our CEO Anders Sjoblom as he speaks on stage at Viva Technology 2024. Anders will participate in the panel “Sustainable Style: Is Fashion on the Path to Progress?” alongside Sophie Brocart, CEO at Patou (LVMH), Julie Roze, partner at Korelya Capital, and Marie-Christin Oebel, CMO at Vestiaire Collective. The panel will be moderated by Amaury Saint Olive, Associate partner at McKinsey & Company, and will focus on the systemic changes needed for the fashion industry to follow a more sustainable and circular path. Join us as we discuss challenges and opportunities for fashion brands and supply chains to close the loop on fashion. #circularfashion #vivatech

This week, our Head of Sustainability, Ana Rodes, will be attending the Global Fashion Summit 2024 in Copenhagen, organized by the Global Fashion Agenda. She'll be participating in the Preferred Fibre Face Off round-the-room on Thursday, May 23 at 1:30 pm. Unable to attend? Learn more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gZNZBMXg #sustainability #circularfashion #sustainablefashion