Accelerating Circularity

What an incredible day at #CGI2024! Yesterday, we made a bold commitment to transform the textile industry with our Building Circular Systems initiative. The energy and engagement Clinton Global Initiative were nothing short of inspiring, and we’re excited to get to work! Our focus now shifts from the announcement to action. Over the next two years, we’ll be collaborating with industry leaders to recycle 325 tons of textiles, launch a groundbreaking textile mapping tool, and deliver critical educational resources to empower both brands and consumers to make more sustainable choices. The support from our partners and others has been overwhelming. Together, we’re ready to redefine what’s possible in the world of #circularfashion and create a future where waste is minimized and materials are continuously repurposed. Stay tuned as we embark on this journey to drive lasting change. 🌱 #CGI2024 #AcceleratingCircularity #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #FashionInnovation #CommitmentToAction #ClimateAction

Welcome, Eileen Mockus! We’re thrilled to share that Eileen Mockus is officially joining our team as our new COO! Eileen has been a valued member of our board, bringing her deep expertise in textiles, sustainability, and responsible supply chains to the table. Now, as she steps into a new role within our team, we look forward to working even more closely with her to drive meaningful impact in the industry. With her leadership and wealth of experience, we’re ready to take on new challenges and continue pushing forward on our mission. Join us in welcoming Eileen to the team! 

Last week, we participated at PETCORE EUROPE's annual conference in the session "Textile Depolymerization, Regulatory Landscape and Key Obstacles.’’ micke magnusson shared our views on depolymerization along with Christian Crépet from PETCORE EUROPE, and Marco Brons from CuRe Technology - Polyester Rejuvenation. Stay tuned for more events and to learn more about our mission, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/e5ScasQ

Are you looking to make circularity happen in your business and beyond? Join the Movement 🌍 We’re calling on brands, retailers, and mills to join Accelerating Circularity’s Building Circular Systems program, launched at the Clinton Global Initiative. Together, we aim to: ✅ Recycle 325 tons of textiles (150 tons of cotton, 100 tons of polyester, 75 tons of other fibers). Your support is essential to meet these goals by March 2026. Help create a future where textiles are never wasted by committing to circular practices. 💡 Sign your commitment today: https://lnkd.in/gW-VXtJs Let’s build a circular textile future together. #AcceleratingCircularity #CircularEconomy #TextileRecycling #MakeCircularityHappen

Thank you to all who joined our presentation at the Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) annual meeting in Dubai! Karla Magruder discussed shifting perceptions in textile-to-textile circularity and joined a panel discussion on the Future of Textiles in the Futuristic City of Dubai. If you are interested in learning more about our work and how you can get involved, visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/e5ScasQ

🌿 AATCC Materials Interest Group 📅 February 20 ⏰ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET Featured Speaker: Shelley Gottschamer VP of Global Programs & Stakeholder Engagement, Accelerating Circularity Discover how this innovative nonprofit is scaling textile-to-textile recycling through collaborative industry partnerships. Drawing from leadership roles at Levi's, Patagonia, and Outerknown, Gottschamer shares practical insights on sustainable manufacturing. Register Now! 🔗 https://loom.ly/oiWdigs This event is free for AATCC Members! Join today at https://loom.ly/KXjdEUk. #TextileInnovation #Sustainability #interestgroup

Accelerating Circularity at SMART Conference 2025 – Dubai this week 🌍 We’re excited to share that our founder, Karla Magruder, will be speaking at SMART Conference 2025 in Dubai, bringing circularity to the global stage. Karla will be leading a session on shifting perceptions in textile-to-textile circularity and joining a panel discussion on the Future of Textiles in the Futuristic City of Dubai alongside industry leaders. If you’ll be at SMART 2025, let’s connect and discuss how we can all accelerate circularity. #AcceleratingCircularity #SMART2025 #TextileRecycling #CircularEconomy #Dubai

Do chemically recycled textiles have a lower environmental impact than virgin materials? ♻️ The answer depends on scaling. Until industrial facilities are operating at full capacity, LCAs can only provide directional impact measurements. At ACTR, our members are committed to proving that textile-to-textile recycling can outperform virgin materials, using agreed-upon LCA parameters for transparency and accuracy. But for LCAs to be truly relevant, they need to measure the same categories, and we believe some key factors (like the physical presence of used textiles) are still missing. Download the full ACTR FAQs here: https://lnkd.in/eY-JB6M2 #AcceleratingCircularity #TextileRecycling #CircularEconomy #LCAs #RecycledTextiles

Introducing the Wrangler x Accelerating Circularity jeans, a result of our U.S. textile-to-textile recycling trials. These innovative jeans, made with 26% recycled cotton (a 50/50 blend of post-consumer and post-industrial fibers), highlight the potential of circular systems at scale. Through our trials, 23 tons each of post-consumer and post-industrial cotton were recycled to show how used textiles can be transformed into valuable raw materials. ✅ Fabrication: 73% Virgin Cotton 26% Recycled Cotton 1% Elastane This collaboration proves that circularity isn’t just a goal, it’s a reality. 💡 Learn more about the jean here: https://lnkd.in/e4qjNMR4

Introducing the Wrangler x Accelerating Circularity jeans, a result of our U.S. textile-to-textile recycling trials. These innovative jeans, made with 26% recycled cotton (a 50/50 blend of post-consumer and post-industrial fibers), highlight the potential of circular systems at scale. Through our trials, 23 tons each of post-consumer and post-industrial cotton were recycled to show how used textiles can be transformed into valuable raw materials. ✅ Fabrication: 73% Virgin Cotton 26% Recycled Cotton 1% Elastane This collaboration proves that circularity isn’t just a distant goal, it can be a reality. 💡 Learn more about the jean here: https://lnkd.in/e4qjNMR4