Austrian recycling technology leader Erema Group has made a strategic investment in Brisbane-based startup BlockTexx, aiming to scale post-consumer textile-to-textile recycling to industrial levels. The announcement was made at the K fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 2018, BlockTexx has
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has introduced R|Elan™ GreenGold, a 100% recycled polyester fabric designed to provide verified sustainability and full traceability, addressing growing concerns of greenwashing in the textile industry. The fabric, made entirely from post-consumer PET bottles, combines responsible sourcing, independent scientific validation, and
Circular economy leader Reconomy has published a new global strategy paper, Textile EPR Strategy 2030, to help businesses navigate the growing wave of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations in the textile sector. The strategy outlines a five-year roadmap for adapting to regulatory changes while unlocking opportunities for circular innovation and sustainable
U.S. based textile recycling company Circ has secured support from the French government and the European Union to establish the world’s first industrial-scale facility capable of recycling polycotton, a blend of polyester and cotton at Saint-Avold in northeastern France. The project, with a total investment of €450 million (US$ 500 million), is set to begin […]
The International Day of Zero Waste, observed annually on March 30, saw widespread global participation this year, with over 240 events held across countries and more than 630,000 people engaging in online conversations. The day brought renewed focus to the environmental and social impact of the fashion and textile sector, with exhibitions, hackathons and awareness […]
The European Union (EU), in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, is advancing efforts to promote circularity in the fashion and textile sector, aligning with the United Nations’ International Zero Waste Agenda. Speaking at the International Zero Waste Day event held in Abuja on April 4, 2025, EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier […]
The European Union is taking significant steps toward sustainable textiles future, as recent data reveal both promising efficiency gains and persistent environmental challenges amid rising consumption. In 2022, each EU citizen consumed an average of 19 kilogrammes of textiles—up from 17 kilogrammes in 2019—an amount equated by some experts to filling a large suitcase per
Circ, the US-based pioneer in textile-to-textile recycling, has closed its latest funding round led by Taranis through its Carbon Ventures fund, with continued support from existing strategic investors Inditex and Avery Dennison. This funding builds on Circ’s technical and commercial progress over the past 18 months and will support the scaling of its groundbreaking
Ambercycle, a pioneer in textile recycling, has joined forces with Zhejiang Huilong New Materials Co., Ltd., a leader in dope dyed polyester yarn manufacturing, to accelerate the adoption of circular textile materials. The partnership aims to drive sustainable innovation in the global textile supply chain. Ambercycle’s cycora, a high-quality regenerated polyester made
Circulose has joined CanopyStyle and Pack4Good, two key sustainability initiatives led by Canopy that aim to protect climate-critical forests and global biodiversity within the textile sector. As part of CanopyStyle, Circulose is helping brands transition from virgin raw materials to its Next Gen alternative, a sustainable fibre made entirely from 100% discarded textiles.





















