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♻ How do we decrease textile waste and increase the re-use of textiles? What kinds of new or improved business models, services and other solutions benefit companies to meet these targets? 💡 In our workshop series: “ReDesign Textile Business: Prototype & Test Your Idea!” we had yesterday an exciting day! We had our 3th prototyping and testing workshop in which we heard the testing results of the prototypes. It was truly amazing to see the current state of the prototypes and hear about the results. Overall, the testing results were positive. One of our goals is to build a circular value chain/chain we started to draft yesterday: together we are more. 💪 Our journey continues towards the final prototyping and testing workshop 27.11. #Baltic2Hand #TextileReuse #CircularEconomy #CentralBalticProgramme Baltic2Hand is funded by an Interreg Central Baltic Programme 2021-2027 project that is co-funded by the European Union.

Webinar Alert! 👀♻️ Join us this Thursday for a very interesting webinar about the Lowlands GreenTex Hub, part of the RegioGreenTex Project, coordinated by EURATEX - European Apparel and Textile Confederation and funded by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) The Lowlands Greentex Hub's mission is to unlock the circular potential of the Lowlands regions: East Netherlands, Flanders, and Hauts-de-France. The Hub isn’t just a network; it's a dynamic facilitator driving collaboration and investment across these three key regions to close the loop across the R-ladder with a first focus on mixed textile waste. 🚀 What to expect from the Webinar:  🌱 Discover the circular cooperation potential of the East Netherlands, Flanders and Hauts-de-France. 🌱 Meet value chain partners who can help you close loops. 🌱 Learn about four impactful regional circular value chain projects that demonstrate the power of these cross-regional collaborations. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and register for the webinar today via the link in the comments👇 Lowlands RegioGreenTex Partners Oost NL; @Karolien De Bruine, Sylvia Snoeren, Christiaan Bolck EuraMaterials; stéphan Verin, Jeanne Meillier, Bérangère Delaby Centexbel; Philippe Colignon OVAM; Sofie De Regel, Wouter Dujardin Quest Impact Design Studio; Michael Boschmans, Soraya Wancour ECOSO; Kris Bauwelinck, Jan Merckx PEIGNAGE DUMORTIER, Cedric AUPLAT TEXTILE DE LA THIERACHE, Mickael Lemaire SaXcell, Ger Brinks Regionaal Textielsorteercentrum Twente (RTT), Auke van der Hoek Ellie.Connect, Florence Lootens Wageningen University & Research, Sanabel Abdulbawab, Paulien Harmsen Textile ETP, Charlotte Denis #Webinar #Collaboration #Circularity

Textile ReDesign Jam starts soon! In this two-day event five companies from Finland, Sweden, Estonia, and Latvia present their challenges which will be solved in the Jam. The fourth company taking part is Lindström 👉 Lindström is a Finnish company that primarily operates in the textile services industry, offering solutions for workwear, industrial mats, hygiene, and cleanroom products. Their brand purpose and uniqueness may vary based on their marketing strategies and company values, which can evolve over time. Even though the company is originally Finnish, it operates in 23 countries, including Latvia, Estonia, and Sweden, employing over 5055 employees. 🌍 Lindstrom increasingly emphasizes sustainability, aiming to reduce environmental impact through measures such as water and energy conservation, eco-friendly detergents, and responsible waste management. Additionally, they aim to reduceGHG emissions by 50% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050. #Baltic2Hand #circulareconomy #TextileReDesignJam #secondhand Textile ReDesign Jam is organised by Baltic2Hand project. The project is funded by an Interreg Central Baltic Programme 2021-2027 project that is co-funded by the European Union. Partners in the project: Laurea University of Applied Sciences Turku University of Applied Sciences Tallinna Loomeinkubaator / Tallinn Creative Incubator Latvijas Tirdzniecības un rūpniecības kamera and Sustainability InnoCenter

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆.   It’s a strong reminder that everyone – from individuals to companies – can make a big difference in reducing emissions.   But to reach that goal, everyone has to do their part, take responsibility, and help make the planet healthier.   “𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗪𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱. 𝗪𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀.” - Marius Bos, Founder KOP.   Here's how we’re moving towards more sustainable trade shows:   ➡️ We reduce emissions by 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 & by 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿. ➡️ We use mostly 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 like cork, recycled plastics, and recycled rubber. ➡️ We provide a 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 for sustainable stands, showing details about the eco-friendly materials we use. ➡️ We 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 for future use. ➡️ We provide a 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: we offer the option to turn Airtex prints into bags after the exhibition.   Join us! What steps are you taking toward a more sustainable future?   #TogetherForTomorrow #aanKOP #KOPexpo #sustainibility Made possible by Yunex Traffic, who initiated this campaign.

🌿 #FYI For Your Innovation: Giving New Life to Our Foam 🔄 What are we doing in practice? We produce foam packaging at the Montrichard plant, generating 20 tons of waste annually. And if that wasn't enough, the way we handle this waste is at odds with Daher's new commitments towards sustainability. In 2022, following an internal call for projects initiated by Imagineering by Daher (another employee initiative and we’re proud of it! 🙌), the project was selected as one of the winners. Time to spring into action! To achieve this, we partnered with Re-vert , a startup that specializes in the study and implementation of cross-sectoral and local supply chains. With the support of our on-site teams, the final presentation took place last week, allowing us to: - Explore 11 potential avenues; - Consider short- and medium-term solutions; - Outline a stronger collaboration framework with some of our partners. Of course, this is just the beginning. We need to continue our reflections, and we're on the right track! The same approach is applied to our glass wool waste from the production of our insulation mattresses in Brais. Stay tuned for updates on our progress! 💡 #Innovation #Sustainability #Collaboration #WasteReduction

Introducing the first issue of our new project blog! 🚨 This edition is written by Minna Salo of the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, who writes about the barriers that exist for circular business models in the textile sector. Throughout this blog series, we will share articles written by our project partners about our project's work and industry trends - so stay tuned for more instalments in the coming weeks! 🔜 Read it here: https://ow.ly/RTJh50U66xX #CircularEconomy #TextileIndustry #SustainableFashion #ResearchBlog #VTTFinland #IndustryTrends #CircularBusiness #Sustainability #ProjectPartners #InnovationInTextiles

🧵Discover the main results of the 12 innovative projects led by companies beneficiaries of EuroBoosTEX funding ! [1/12] 🌱 Ecotrack fibers: Setting New Standards in Textile Sustainability 🧵 The ECOTRACKFIBERS project, spearheaded by Triturats La Canya and AUGUSTO BELLINI SL, addresses the textile industry's urgent need for genuine traceability and sustainability amidst increasing regulatory pressures and concerns about greenwashing. By leveraging photoluminescent tracers and digital twin technology, this innovative project ensures comprehensive end-to-end traceability of textile fibers. This advanced solution not only complies with new regulations but also enhances the industry’s market position. The project sets a new eco-friendly standard, significantly boosting credibility and reinforcing the commitment to a greener future. ATEVAL - CITEVE - Cluster Têxtil / Portuguese Textile Cluster - Next Technology Tecnotessile - Tèxtils.CAT - TECHTERA European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) - European Commission #TextileSustainability #Traceability #EcoInnovation #GreenStandards #RegulatoryCompliance

Are you ready for the Waste Framework Directive on January 1st, 2025? 🌱 Sign up for the free lunch webinar for the latest updates and more! With the new directive coming into force, all EU member states will soon be required to collect textiles separately. But what does this mean for your business? How will it impact your operations, and how can you prepare?   ⌚ On November 20th, from 12:05 to 12:55pm, our project TexScale is hosting a lunch webinar (in Swedish) with Ulrika Simonsson from TEKO, who will walk us through: - The latest updates on the separate collection of textiles - Insights on the Ecodesign and Green Claims directives - What SMEs in Sweden need to know to prepare for these new regulations - Practical tips for staying ahead of the game and turning challenges into opportunities Secure your spot 👉 https://lnkd.in/dcypVsYv   TexScale is funded through the innovation program RE:Source-SIP by the Swedish Energy Agency, Vinnova, and Formas, a Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development. Partners in the project—Artex the factory, Taiga AB, Sysav, Rester Oy, Tekologistik, TEKO, Sveriges Textil- och Modeföretag, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, and Sveriges Tvätteriförbund. 🖤 #Sustainability #Textiles #GreenClaims #Webinar #CircularEconomy #TextileInnovation #Collaboration #TexScale #TextileRevolution #TheLoopFactory #PrototypeLab #MaterialScience #WeCreateAndInfluenceSystemicChangeForAHealthyPlanet

Owww Yes, we do a lot more than telling companies how to benefit from the circular transition. We also research new (viable) EOL solutions like these post-production and post-consumption carpets. More info 👇 . #wesolvecomplexcircularchallenges

🧵Discover the main results of the 10 innovative projects led by companies benefiting from EuroBoosTEX funding! 👁🗨Focus on the project RecTexWas led by Textile Change - Denmark 🚩 The project “Process optimization for textile recycling” aimed to assess the feasibility of implementing a new technology at a kilogram scale, building upon successful lab test conducted at a gram scale. The objective was to determine if the new technology can further optimize Textile Change’s fibre-to-fibre recycling technology by reducing the treatment time as well as lower the required process temperature significantly. The successful integration of the equipment underscores the potential of the new technology enhancing process efficiency and sustainability. ATEVAL - CITEVE - Cluster Têxtil / Portuguese Textile Cluster - Next Technology Tecnotessile - AEI TÈXTILS - TECHTERA European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) - European Commission - #Eurocluster #textile #green #digital #Innovation