Recycling

Experts advise choosing recycled clothing to increase exports

Speakers at an event suggested that Bangladesh should soon begin producing recycled clothing that complies with international environmental safety standards in order to increase its exports to the European Union (EU). They contend that modifications to trade patterns typically bring about important adjustments to a country’s political systems, economic structure, and degree of technological advancement, …

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Bio-based aerogel insulation is introduced by German startup SA-Dynamics

Together with industry partners, the Aachen-based start-up SA-Dynamics has created a solution to fulfill the dreams of numerous building owners by employing recyclable, bio-based, and biodegradable insulating materials to sustainably insulate heat, lower energy consumption, and lessen carbon footprint. For this breakthrough, SA-Dynamics was given the second Innovation Award in the “New Technologies on Sustainability …

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The most circular shoe ever is released by Asics

The most cutting-edge circular performance running shoe from Japanese sportswear manufacturer Asics has been released. It is designed to be recycled at the end of its useful life without compromising on style or usefulness. Asics designed the Nimbus Mirai running shoe with sustainability in mind. The sneaker has a special return policy that encourages customers …

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Center and NMMC strike an agreement for the treatment of textile waste

The textile committee of the Center and the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) have an agreement about the handling of textile waste. This agreement is a part of the ongoing Swachh Survekshan project, which aims to make the city cleaner and more sustainable. Emphasis is made on the effective classification of textile waste, which includes …

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Denmark’s Bestseller-supported ReSuit offers solutions for recycling

The ReSuit initiative has been looking for a way to recycle textiles for the last three years. The project coalition is now prepared to share its encouraging results. We have worked on Denmark’s first large-scale textile recycling initiative, ReSuit, for the past three years alongside researchers, recycling professionals, behavioural experts, and other textile and fashion …

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A start-up from Seattle begins construction on a cotton recycling facility

A start-up from Seattle begins construction on a cotton recycling facility

Ground has been broken for a cotton recycling facility in South Carolina by the Seattle-based business Evrnu. The project, which will primarily rely on renewable energy, should be operational by the end of 2024. It will have the capacity to make 80,000 T-shirts a year from recycled cotton clothing. The NuCycle method was patented by …

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The government acts to keep an eye on the Indian market for recovered textiles

The government acts to keep an eye on the Indian market for recovered textiles

To track goods made from regenerated fibres and assess the development of the circular textile economy, the Indian government is about to start implementing tracking systems for the country’s import and export of recycled textiles. Since recycled textile products are not included in the present set of tariff codes known as HSN (Harmonized System of …

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Kmart Group is Kmart Group is advised to participate in industrial textile recycling programs

Kmart Group is advised by the government to participate in industrial textile recycling programs or risk being regulated

One of Australia’s largest retailers, Kmart Group, has been urged by the federal government to back risk regulation, or an industry-led textile recycling program. Through a fee-based approach, the Australian Fashion Council (AFC) is leading the Seamless initiative, which attempts to decrease the amount of clothing waste by increasing the amount of clothing that is …

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With a new strategic partnership, Worn Again Technologies pushes a circular, waste-free textile future

With a new strategic partnership, Worn Again Technologies pushes a circular, waste-free textile future

In a significant departure from the conventional linear textile industry, Worn Again Technologies has partnered with the recently established Alliance of Textile Chemical Recyclers (ACTR) to advance its mission of reintegrating discarded materials into the supply chain. This partnership with the ACTR will revolutionize the textile sector by giving it a credible voice on chemical …

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The 2023 Advanced Recycling Conference in Germany will examine LCA and policy

The 2023 Advanced Recycling Conference in Germany will examine LCA and policy

On November 28 and 29, 2023, the Advanced Recycling Conference will be held online and in Cologne, Germany. This year’s conference, which follows a successful debut in 2022, intends to cover the full spectrum of modern recycling technologies, including pyrolysis, gasification, and extrusion and dissolution. The symposium will also cover related topics like legislation, Life …

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