Erdotex Group

🌍 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ♻️ In the world of textile recycling, downcycling plays a role, but is it enough? 🤔 Downcycling involves reprocessing discarded textiles into new consumer or industrial products, often through mechanical processes. While this approach prevents waste and gives materials a second life, the results often fall short of their original potential: 🔹 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱: Garments are cut apart for wipers, shredded into fibers for insulation or filling, or bonded for geo-textiles and non-wovens. 🔹 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻-𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Once downcycled, products rarely re-enter the textile supply chain. Unfortunately, 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 is easier said than done. Whether garments can be recycled into new textiles depends on their quality and fiber composition. Mixed fibers, low-quality materials, or fabrics with heavy treatments make the process more challenging. While downcycling isn’t bad, it’s not ideal. Most materials lose value and viability in the process, limiting their use to lower-grade applications. For instance, high-quality fabrics transformed into insulation can no longer contribute to creating new garments. At Erdotex, the goal is clear: 𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿-𝘁𝗼-𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴. By preserving the integrity of materials, we can promote a truly circular economy where discarded garments become the foundation for new fashion, not just filler. Downcycling is a step, but let’s aim higher. Together, we can support smarter sorting, better recycling, and sustainable solutions that keep textiles where they belong: in the textile supply chain. 🌱

It was great hosting The Biomimicry institute and looking forward to the next developments!

𝗠𝗮𝗮𝗸 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘃𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘇𝗶𝗷𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗲𝗸𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲! 🌍 Heb jij een passie voor cijfers en administratie en wil je bijdragen aan een duurzamere toekomst? Wij zijn op zoek naar een ervaren Boekhouder die ons helpt om onze financiële processen vlekkeloos te laten verlopen en impact te maken in de textielsector. 𝗪𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗮 𝗷𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝗻? In deze rol zorg je voor een vlekkeloze financiële en personeelsadministratie. Denk aan: ✔ Crediteuren- en debiteurenbeheer ✔ Belastingaangiftes (BTW, loonbelasting) ✔ Urenregistraties en salarisadministratie ✔ Ondersteuning bij financiële rapportages en procesverbeteringen Je werkt nauw samen met collega’s in finance en HR, en je hebt een belangrijke rol in onze missie om de textielsector circulair te maken. 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹: ✔ Minimaal 10-15 jaar ervaring in boekhouding ✔ Kennis van fiscale wet- en regelgeving ✔ Ervaring met personeelsadministratie en boekhoudsoftware (zoals AccountView) ✔ Proactief, nauwkeurig en communicatief sterk 𝗪𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗷? 🌱 Een dynamische werkomgeving binnen een groeiend bedrijf 💡 Veel verantwoordelijkheid en ruimte voor initiatief 💰 Marktconform salaris Wil jij je ervaring inzetten in een sector die toekomstgericht is? Solliciteer dan nu! We zien jouw CV graag tegemoet op HRM@erdotex.com. Voor vragen kun je contact opnemen met Wilma Alderliesten via 0180-474 123. #Vacature #Boekhouder #Administratie #CirculaireEconomie #Duurzaamheid #NieuweUitdaging #Finance

🚀 Business Controller / Strategisch Operationeel Specialist gezocht! 🌍 Wil jij een sleutelrol spelen in het circulair maken van de textielsector? Wij zijn op zoek naar een Allround Business Controller & Strategisch Operationeel Specialist die wil bijdragen aan een duurzamere toekomst. Met jouw expertise in strategische, financiële en operationele vraagstukken kun jij het verschil maken in een innovatieve en groeiende organisatie. Wat ga je doen? Als onze nieuwe collega ben je de spin in het web die processen optimaliseert, strategische projecten coördineert en het veranderingsproces aanstuurt. Je werkt nauw samen met finance en andere afdelingen, en hebt een zelfstandige verantwoordelijkheid voor onderwerpen die bijdragen aan onze duurzaamheidsdoelen. Jouw profiel: ✔ HBO/WO-opleiding in Bedrijfskunde, Finance of Organisatiekunde ✔ Minimaal 5 jaar ervaring in een brede, strategische en operationele rol ✔ Analytisch sterk, communicatief vaardig en een hands-on mentaliteit ✔ Affiniteit met de circulaire economie en textiel Wat bieden wij? 🌱 Een dynamische, internationale werkomgeving waar jouw bijdrage telt 💡 Ruimte voor eigen initiatief en persoonlijke groei 💰 Aantrekkelijk salaris en goede arbeidsvoorwaarden Wil jij impact maken en bijdragen aan een duurzamere toekomst? Stuur dan snel je motivatie en CV naar HRM@erdotex.com! 👉 Voor meer info kun je contact opnemen met Wilma Alderliesten via 0180-474 116.

𝐄𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐱 & 𝐄𝐑𝐏 𝐍𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 At Erdotex, we believe that building a truly circular textile industry requires strong partnerships. We’re proud to be among the first companies to collaborate with ERP Netherlands to drive real change in textile collection, sorting, and recycling. With the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles now in effect, the industry must take responsibility—not just for compliance, but for real systemic improvements: 🔹 Better textile collection to keep valuable materials in the loop 🔹 More second-hand clothing sales in the Netherlands to extend garment lifecycles 🔹 Enhanced sorting & monitoring of exported textiles to ensure responsible reuse 🔹 Automation in sorting processes for efficiency and scalability 🔹 Higher-quality fiber-to-fiber recycling to close the loop At Erdotex, we see this as an opportunity to transform the industry and solve critical challenges. The textile sector is under pressure, and while regulations are tightening, collaboration will be key to making circularity a reality. This milestone was marked during the official press moment, where Mert Ozturk, Dennis Dorst and Marieke Koemans-Kokkelink represented Erdotex. With ERP Nederland and our partners, we’re committed to raising awareness, improving textile flows, and setting new standards for sustainable textile management. What’s the biggest challenge you see in creating a circular textile system? Let’s discuss! 👇 Read the entire article (in Dutch) here: https://bit.ly/42CseYO #CircularTextiles #TextileRecycling #Sustainability #EPR #SecondHandFashion

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬? Let's review the process step by step: 🛍️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 Consumers drive every piece of garment on the market, due to demand. Today we focus on consumers as the start of the cycle. As a consumer, you decide whether you buy vintage, second-hand, fast-fashion, or high-quality garments. But as a consumer, many (luckily) donate their clothes into the designated bins. What happens after donating your worn clothes? We will tell you. 🚛 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 Once the garments are donated, the textiles are collected by special collecting companies, many of which specialize in textiles. Collecting can be done in various ways, such as home-to-home collecting and donating bins. Once collected, there is a pre-selection to sort out the garbage. Once the collection and pre-sorting are complete, the rest of the garments go to Erdotex to start the sorting process. 🏢 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 Arriving at Erdotex Ridderkerk, the garments are sorted into categories like trousers, shirts, sweaters, and shoes. This is the first step in the sorting process. Afterward, the textiles are sorted into 400 categories! These categories are based on demand in the second-hand markets. That is why we sort for different scenarios. Retail and recycle. 👕 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 The sorting is oriented towards maximizing the life cycle of every garment as efficiently as possible. During the sorting process, we collected textiles that could be marketed for reuse to consumers. After this step, the chain starts again from the top, with consumers buying the garments. ♻️ 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 Lastly, the textiles that are not marked for reuse are transported to recyclers for treatment within our extensive network. In terms of recycling, circular solutions are maximized to close the loop with as many fiber types as currently possible.  Do you have any questions about our sorting process or our services for your business? Please don't hesitate to contact us.  📩: info@erdotex.com

🌍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! Misinformation about the secondhand clothing trade is threatening livelihoods and sustainability efforts globally, according to GlobalData. The Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) is calling for action to replace myths with evidence-based policymaking. 🧵 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀: ✅ Over 95% of imported secondhand clothes are not waste, debunking the widely cited 40% waste claim. ✅ This trade supports 𝟮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟲.𝟮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 in Kenya, promoting circularity and economic resilience. ✅ Operators face growing challenges from taxes and regulations, while fast fashion’s overproduction continues to rise unchecked. MCAK Chairperson Teresia Wairimu Njenga has led a global advocacy campaign, highlighting how secondhand clothing exemplifies the circular economy and offers solutions to the world’s textile overproduction crisis. 📢 𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Policymakers must focus on facts, not flawed narratives. Robust data shows that secondhand trade is not the problem but part of the solution. Investments should target 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and local waste management, not penalize sustainable practices. 💬“𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮,” Njenga reminds us. Let’s unite to protect the circular economy and ensure fair policies that prioritize sustainability over misinformation. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4ampErv #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #SecondhandClothing #TextileWaste #PolicyChange #Globaldata

🌍 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 - 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗲 Every piece of clothing carries a story. From how it's made to what happens when we're done wearing it. Fabrics influence not just fashion, but the impacts the environment at every stage of their lifecycle. 🔍 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿? 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂: 🦶Different fabrics have different environmental footprints. Cotton, linen and wool require natural sources, while polyester comes from fossil fuels. 💧 The production process highly affects water use, emissions and waste. As well as the health of the workers due to working with high toxins. 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝘁: ♻️ Recycling potential: Fabrics made from natural fibers are easier to recycle, while synthetic blends often end up in landfills. 👕 Reuse matters: Quality materials can be repurposed or donated, extending the life of garments and reducing the demand for new production. 🍂 Biodegradability: Some fabrics decompose naturally, while others can persist for decades. Fibers such as acrylics are non-degradable and should (preferably) be avoided. 🌱 By choosing better fabrics and participating in reuse and recycling, we help close the loop. Reducing waste and keeping valuable materials in circulation. 💡Let's rethink the lifecycle of fabrics - because what happens after we wear them matters just as much.

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 - 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁? 💫 Real change starts with you. And guess what? We could use your help. As we step into the new year, many of us are setting resolutions. Why not add one that's good for you and the planet? ✨ Let's make 2025 the year of sustainability and more mindful fashion choices.✨ The fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to waste, but small changes in how we consume textiles can make a big difference. Here are a few simple yet powerful resolutions to embrace a more conscious wardrobe in 2025: 👗 𝟭. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 Focus on timeless pieces made from quality, durable materials. Fast fashion fades quickly, but well-made garments stand the test of time. ♻️ 𝟮. 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱-𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 Thrift stores, vintage shops, and clothing swap events are treasure troves for unique finds. Extending the life cycle of garments reduces demand for new production. 🪡 𝟯. 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿, 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 A tear or missing button doesn't mean the end! Learn basic sewing skills or find local tailors to give your a longer lifecycle. 🌍 𝟰. 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝘀 Look for brands that use recycled materials, organic fibers and ethical practices. Certifications like GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) or Fair Trade can guide you. Or use an app like Good On You to have more insights in the brands you buy. 👕 𝟱. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 When you clean out your closet, consider donation or textile recycling programs. Many fabrics can find new life through reuse or repurposing initiative. At Erdotex Group, we strive to become more circular each day. We need your help to make the textile industry to become more sustainable. 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 - 𝗹𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻. What is your sustainability goal for 2025? #sustainablefashion #newyearsresolution #consciousconsumer #erdotexgroup #reuse #reduce #recycle

🎄 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 🎁 As the holiday season fills the air with joy and generosity, we've been reflecting on what we hope to achieve in the coming year. For us, exceeding our sustainability goals is the greatest wish of all. Here's what's on our Seasonal Wishlist for 2025: 👖 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 – Did you know that millions of garments still end up in landfill every year? Our goal is to sort and recycle even more textiles in 2025, giving clothes a second life, sorting more feedstock for recycling and therefor reducing overall textile waste. 🚪 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 – We know that seeing is believing. That's why we'd love to welcome more companies to come and see what we can achieve with our mountains of donated textiles and the detailed sorting process. Seeing it in action changes perspectives and sparks new ideas, resulting in various solutions. ♻️ 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 – A sustainable future depends on a circular approach. We want to inspire people and businesses to embrace the importance of reusing, repurposing and recycling. Every little step makes a difference! As we look towards the future, we're grateful for the partners, donors, and organizations we work with now and hope for more future partners who share our mission. Together, we can create a world where waste is minimized, and resources are cherished. 💬 What’s on your wishlist for a better, greener 2025? Share it with us in the comments!