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Waste reduction and recycling play a crucial role in the textile industry due to several important reasons: Environmental Conservation: The textile industry is known for its significant environmental footprint, including high water consumption, chemical usage, and textile waste generation. Waste reduction and recycling initiatives help minimize the industry's impact on natural resources, reduce pollution, and preserve ecosystems. Resource Conservation: Textile production relies on finite resources such as water, energy, and raw materials. By reducing waste and recycling materials, the industry conserves valuable resources and minimizes the need for virgin materials extraction, contributing to sustainable resource management. Energy Savings: Recycling textile waste requires less energy compared to manufacturing new materials from raw resources. By recycling textile fibers and fabrics, the industry can reduce energy consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and mitigate climate change impacts. Economic Benefits: Waste reduction and recycling can lead to cost savings for textile manufacturers through reduced waste disposal fees, lower raw material procurement costs, and increased efficiency in production processes. Recycling also creates opportunities for new revenue streams through the sale of recycled materials. Circular Economy Transition: Waste reduction and recycling are essential components of the transition towards a circular economy in the textile industry. By closing the loop and reintroducing recycled materials into the production cycle, the industry can create a more sustainable and resource-efficient system, where materials are reused, recycled, and repurposed at the end of their lifecycle. Consumer Preference: With growing awareness of environmental issues, consumers are increasingly demanding sustainable and eco-friendly products. Textile companies that prioritize waste reduction and recycling demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, enhancing brand reputation and meeting consumer expectations. Waste reduction and recycling are integral to creating a more sustainable and resilient textile industry, aligning with environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, economic viability, and consumer demand for eco-friendly products. #TextileRecycling #EcoFashion #SustainableTextiles #CircularEconomy #ZeroWasteFashion #TextileUpcycling #GreenTextiles #WasteReduction #RecycledFabrics #EthicalFashion

Management of used and waste textiles in Europe’s circular economy 📌The EU generated an estimated 6.95 million tonnes of textile waste in 2020 — around 16kg per person. Of this, 4.4kg per person were collected separately for reuse and recycling, and 11.6kg per person ended up in mixed household waste. 📌Of the total textile waste, 82% was post-consumer waste. The rest was textile waste generated from manufacturing or unsold textiles. 📌In more than half of the EU-27 Member States, it is already mandatory to collect textiles separately, but this is mostly to capture reusable textiles. 📌If sorting and recycling capacities are not scaled up in Europe, there is a risk that significant amounts of collected textile waste will continue to end up in incinerators or landfills or be exported to regions outside the EU. 📌Harmonisation of definitions and mandatory reporting on the amounts and management of used and waste textiles are needed for setting future targets and monitoring the sector’s progress towards circularity. More info: https://lnkd.in/ex88Vy8X #up2circ #circulareconomy #ecodesign #textiles

Why We Need Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Policy For Textiles 🧵 Addressing the global textile waste problem requires a comprehensive circular economy approach, with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy being essential. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation report examines a unified approach across national EPR systems to enhance alignment and effectiveness, highlighting the broader benefits of EPR beyond waste management 👉🏼 https://buff.ly/3KMvfeX #textiles #sustainable #sustainabletextiles #cleantextiles #eprpolicy #sustainablepolicy #fashionsustainability #apparel #ellenmacarthur #wastemanagement #textilewaste

Recycling has long been promoted as a key solution to our planet’s waste crisis. However, recent insights, including those highlighted in a Wired article, reveal a concerning reality. Despite the plastics industry’s push for recycling, it’s evident that the process is not as effective as we hoped. In fact, only about 9% of plastic waste globally, and just 5% in the United States, gets recycled . But there’s more to this issue. The recycling process itself can contribute to environmental pollution. As plastics break down during recycling, they often splinter into tiny particles, releasing microplastics into the air and water. This adds to the already severe microplastics crisis, as these particles can end up in our water systems and natural environments . At Heimtex 2024, we’re looking beyond traditional recycling. Join us to explore innovative solutions that address the microplastic issue head-on. We’re committed to sustainable practices that truly make a difference, not just in theory, but in real-world applications. It’s time for action and tangible change. HEIMTEXTIL 24 - Jan 9th to 12th HALL 12.1 STAND B11 #Heimtex2024 #SustainableSolutions #BeyondRecycling Sleep Space Sharadha Terry Products Limited Vikram Krishna Devaraj Hector Torres John Haven

#Plastic is everywhere and discussions about how to avoid, reduce, replace and recycle are also everywhere. Here is our view on how to enable the #recycling aspect. #EPCs and #equipmentplayers will be able to capitalize on e.g., #ChemicalRecycling. However, strategic questions need to be answered and actions implemented with all implications for operating models, skill sets and technology landscape. #RolandBerger #Chemical #Recycling #EPCs #Sustainability Sven Siepen Oliver Knapp Oliver Herweg Christian BOEHLER Stefan Krieger Francesco Campagna Kay Kwang Ho Kim Slava Chak Philippe Jaspart Dorival Bettencourt Gareth Hayes Shelly Feng Luca Knupfer Verena Meuser

Textile waste : why should companies design circular products? The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has just published its latest report : It underlines the importance of a comprehensive #circular approach to solving the global #textile waste problem. 👉 The extented producers responsability (#ERP) is essential for implementing this approach. "EPR involves producers taking responsibility for the collection, sorting and #recycling of their products when they are thrown away by consumers. We believe that this policy will help to improve the management of textile waste, attract investment in the infrastructure needed to recycle and reuse textiles, and reduce the environmental impact of textile waste", says the report. #environment #circularfashion #circulareconomy #pearlsmagazine https://lnkd.in/dsdeX6aq

#Plastic based production volume will continue to increase, based on OECD forecast to 600+ Mio tons. Correspondingly, the plastic waste volume will continue to increase as well and we must step up the game in #recycling, we are still hovering at a 10% recycling rate globally. #MechanicalRecycling can cover some applications but there is a case for #ChemicalRecycling. We are observing a continued push to establish industrialized plants in some regions and some applications such apparel could increase their recycling rate significanty. What does this mean for potential equipment providers along the value chain? ♻️ When it comes to #ChemicalRecycling, partnerships and collaborations are crucial for success. Here’s why:   👉 They help distribute financial burdens and risks. 👉 They provide access to advanced recycling technologies. 👉 They ensure a reliable supply of plastic waste feedstock.   Given the importance of chemical recycling in advancing sustainable plastic waste management, it's vital for industry players to prioritize these partnerships. Discover more about chemical recycling opportunities and our recommended approach: https://lnkd.in/dQPZwnf2   #RolandBerger Oliver Herweg Dragos Popa Nikolas Roessler

More plastic means more waste - but also attractive business prospects in recycling   ♻️ #ChemicalRecycling stands out due to its ability to process various plastic types, including heavily contaminated or mixed plastics. One major advantage is the production of high-quality recyclates.   👉 However, chemical recycling is more capital-intensive and has lower yields compared to mechanical recycling. Significant investments are needed to expand its capacity.   🚀 Learn more about chemical recycling processes, market trends, technological options, and capital requirements from the study our #CapitalGoods team published   #RolandBerger Oliver Herweg Ralph Mair Dragos Popa Nikolas Roessler

Offering companies financial incentives to reduce plastic waste is a win-win strategy and essential for the UN Treaty on #PlasticPollution.    Eco-modulated fee structures and #DepositReturn systems are extremely important policy tools to drive circularity. ♻️    Packaging is not the only product that can be covered under the scope of #EPR: Synthetic textile waste is yet another source of microplastic pollution that needs to be addressed.    Introducing a well-designed, mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility for plastic packaging and textiles in the #PlasticsTreaty will provide a long-term financing mechanism that covers operational costs and encourages sustainable packaging design.    Curious to learn more? Be sure to read our latest article: https://lnkd.in/dA57gv6C      #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #EnvironmentalPolicy #INC3 #Design4Recycling #TextilePolicy #PlasticPackaging  

🌐 Just in! The JRC has unveiled its latest Techno-scientific assessment on managing used and waste textiles in the EU. 🔄 Embracing the EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles, the goal is to minimize incineration and landfilling while fostering innovative fiber-to-fiber recycling. 📚 The study highlights that post-consumer textile waste, exceeding 8 million tonnes annually, faces challenges with a significant portion ending up in incineration or landfills. Despite limited textile waste recycling, there's a promising shift with emerging closed-loop facilities in the EU, especially for post-industrial textile waste. 💡 Key findings reveal that re-use and preparing for re-use are not only cost-effective but also boast superior environmental performance. While recycling carries higher costs than traditional disposal methods, it often brings additional environmental benefits. 🔄 The report identifies economic and non-economic barriers to recycling, shedding light on the challenges, and aims to contribute valuable insights to shape policies for effective textile waste management. 🌱 Let's work towards a more sustainable and circular textile ecosystem in the EU! #TextileWaste #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #JRCResearch #EUInitiatives