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♻️ Turning Waste into Gold: The Future of Sustainable Materials ♻️ Recently, we came across Eddie Wang’s award winning company, Creative Tech Textile that undertakes the innovative use of oyster shells to create "seawool" - which is a testament to the endless possibilities of upcycling and sustainable material development. This breakthrough highlights how industries can repurpose waste into valuable resources, reducing environmental impact and paving the way for a greener future. As a textile recycling company ourselves, we are inspired by such initiatives and are continuously striving to push the boundaries of possibilities in textile recycling. Collaborations and innovations like these fuel our commitment to creating a circular economy within the fashion and textile industries. We are proud of the progress being made in textile recycling and are constantly learning from other businesses to enhance our own practices. Read more about this incredible innovation here: https://lnkd.in/e9fiJwZp #SustainableFashion #TextileRecycling #CircularEconomy #InnovativeStartup #WasteReduction #Seawool

Techtextil: Econogy Best Practices for Recycling. The juried special shows, 'Econogy Best Practices - Samples of Recyclable and Recycled Fibers & Yarns' and 'Econogy Best Practices - Samples of Recyclable & Recycled Textile Materials,' unveiled hidden treasures for the textile industry that could be reclaimed from what was once considered waste, as well as which materials are recyclable. Both showcases featured successful real-world examples, highlighting the potential of recyclable and recycled fibers and materials. Additionally, numerous exhibitors showcased their latest recycling technologies and solutions. Through this initiative, Techtextil provided a platform for groundbreaking solutions and fostered the exchange of knowledge and best practices to create a more sustainable textile industry. #Techtextil #Econogy #Sustainability

Green inside, green outside Many of Kastel's products, including upcoming collections, are made from recycled polypropylene certified under the Plastic Second Life (PSV) system. This material is sourced from plastic waste recovered through separate collection and industrial scraps. By embracing the principles of a circular economy, we create products that are both recyclable and built to last, minimizing waste and reducing environmental impact. This commitment to sustainability blends innovation with responsibility, shaping a greener future through thoughtful design. #Kastel #SeatingForFeelgoodProjects #KastelComfortAndDesign #Sustainability #Sostenibilità #Ecodesign #Ecoprogettazione

Mike Jones, Mainetti’s Head of Innovation, was recently featured in edie where he highlighted the importance of the circular economy in the packaging sector and the obstacles to achieving it. One challenge is that products made from various materials are hard for consumers to recycle. To overcome this, the industry should prioritize mono-material packaging. This is something Century Box Mainetti is already addressing, with the release of The Loop last year – a single-material luxury box made from 100% recycled material. Through Mainetti’s Full Circle Initiative, we have been able to address some of these challenges. In 2021, we launched Polyloop, the first global initiative allowing retailers to source clear LDPE film with 30-100% recycled material, maintaining a closed loop supply chain. With initiatives like these, we hope to guide the world toward a greener future and keep our planet safe from plastic pollution. To read the full article and learn more about what needs to be done to secure a circular future for us all, click here: https://lnkd.in/gcyTUw4Y #Mainetti #edie #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #FullCircle #PlasticPollution #RetailInnovation

Revolutionizing Sustainability in Textiles! At Radhey Krishna Cotweaving, we are proud to uphold the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), ensuring every fabric we produce is a step toward a sustainable future. What does RCS mean for you? - Transparent tracking of recycled materials. - Eco-friendly processes from collection to final product. - A commitment to quality with at least 5% recycled content in certified products. Join us in making a difference—one thread at a time. Explore more about our commitment to sustainability. https://lnkd.in/dPeGqkQS #SustainableTextiles #RecycledClaimStandard #EcoFriendly #RadheyKrishnaCotweaving #SustainabilityMatters

🌱 🔄 Looking to make a positive impact? Recycled plastic is the answer. Here's why it's the ideal choice for your products: Each product made with recycled plastic reduces the demand for virgin materials, conserving resources and minimizing waste. Recycled plastic breathes new life into materials that would otherwise end up in landfills or our oceans. It's a tangible step towards a circular economy. Don't underestimate recycled plastic's potential. Advances in technology have made it possible to create high-quality products with recycled materials, offering the same performance and durability as their virgin counterparts. From packaging to furniture, recycled plastic can be molded into virtually any shape or form. Its versatility opens doors to creative designs while reducing environmental impact. 🌱 #RecycledPlastic #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #PS20

I am pleased to announce that TexCycle has joined the Circular Economy Coalition - CERC. This partnership aligns perfectly with our dedication to promoting sustainability and circularity within the textile industry. At TexCycle, we are committed to optimizing the use of textile materials through collaboration and continuous improvement. By working closely with other CERC members, we aim to contribute to economic growth and support the transition to a circular economy. The textile industry is currently navigating significant legislative changes. From Europe-wide regulations to specific national laws, there is a strong push towards transforming the industry by 2030. This shift requires the adoption of new circular business models across various sectors. However, these emerging regulations bring uncertainties and inconsistencies that must be addressed. We believe it is crucial to find a balance between achieving high environmental standards and maintaining the competitiveness of businesses in this sector. We look forward to being part of this vital conversation and contributing to a sustainable future. #circulartextiles #circulareconomy #sustainabletextiles https://lnkd.in/eZwz89M6

Did you know that 92 million tons of textiles go to landfill annually? At Nilörn, we believe creating a circular future is a shared responsibility. By joining the Accelerating Circularity Initiative, we are working alongside others to accelerate systems that turn used textiles into valuable new raw materials. Our efforts focus on addressing the challenges of recycling overlooked trims and materials, as well as engaging in pilot projects across Europe to test textile-to-textile recycling. Through these initiatives, we aim to make recycled textiles a standard material and help drive the transition to a more circular textile industry. Please read more at our website: https://lnkd.in/dqNnr-2Q #AcceleratingCircularity #CircularTextiles #TextiletoTextileRecycling

Great article in the Wall Street Journal outlining the need for circularity in various industries! https://okt.to/w9gpjJ Carnegie is committed to doing our part to help drive our industry towards circularity: ➡️ Market-driven ethos. We only create products that address a market need. ➡️ Planet-friendly textiles, such as Biobased Xorel® or fabrics containing recycled contents. We are proud to say that (C2C Gold Certified) Biobased Xorel has an embodied carbon footprint of 1.12 kg of carbon dioxide (CO2) per yard. View our EPD: https://okt.to/hu1Izy ➡️ Maintaining a product line free of harmful materials like PVC and PFAS. https://okt.to/Cei8bU ➡️ Offering sustainable disposal resources like our Responsible Return Program: https://okt.to/gBpuWm As an industry partner to the design community, we are committed to leading the industry with our authentic commitment to sustainability, using education and advocacy in service of our mission: galvanize the A&D community to build a better future with materials that matter. #carnegiefabrics #sustainabletextiles #CircularEconomy #sustainability #commercialinteriordesign #interiordesign

*Shifting the paradigm from linear to circular textiles* We are pleased to announce one of our greatest sustainability initiatives by introducing our recycled fiber to the market under the name 2-New Fiber. The "2" symbolizes rebirth and a new life, while "New Fiber" perfectly depicts the idea of another fiber. 2-New Fiber represents the emergence of a fresh era in fiber innovation. With its distinctive green "R," it embodies the circular nature of textile production. This initiative is carried out by Premium Textile Mills as part of our in-house recycling program, which allows us to repurpose textile waste generated during our manufacturing processes and from outsourced sources. Through this program, we transform post-industrial, post-consumer, and pre-consumer waste into high-quality recycled fiber, aptly named 2-New Fiber. #FiberRebirth