Textile Recycling Association

We are delighted to be able to finally confirm that the Textile Recycling Association is one of partners that will help to deliver a £4 million project to develop and pilot a pioneering fully-integrated, automated sorting and pre-processing plant for waste textiles, which could eventually divert thousands of tonnes from the waste stream each year. The Autosort for Circular Textiles Demonstrator (ACT UK) is a two-year project that will support the transition from uneconomic manual sorting of clothes and textiles that are not suitable for resale to highly-automated sorting and pre-processing, which can then be used as feedstock for existing and emerging recycling processes.  The project is being supported by funding from the Circular Fashion Programme supported by Innovate UK, the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), all part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The lead organisation is UKFT Association with close involvement from Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems. As well as the Textile Recycling Association the other partners that will help to deliver this project are IBM, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, PANGAIA, New Look, Reskinned, Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL), Oxfam Wastesavers, Textile Recycling International Limited, Shred Station Ltd, Worn Again Technologies, English Fine Cottons, ALEX-BEGG AND COMPANY, Camira, Manufacturing Technology Centre, University of Leeds, The University of Huddersfield and WRAP. Read more here https://lnkd.in/eNkxMFau #circulareconomy #circulartextiles #circularfashion #textilerecycling #sustainability #sustainabletextiles

Sustainability is no longer a niche concern in the textiles industry. Exhibiting at the Textiles Recycling Expo is your chance to be at the forefront of this movement. Why exhibiting is essential: ➡️ Target high-value connections - connect with leaders across the entire textile supply chain, from innovative manufacturers to major retailers and sustainability champions ➡️ Sharpen your competitive edge - gain valuable insights and showcase your latest solutions to a focused audience ➡️ Boost your brand - increase brand awareness and solidify your position as a sustainability leader in the fast-moving textile industry ➡️ Expand your network - make valuable partnerships with experts, opening doors to future collaborations ➡️ Shape the future - play your part in creating a greener future for the textiles industry We make it easy! Our all-inclusive stand packages offer a cost-effective and time-efficient experience, maximising your return on investment. Find out more about becoming an exhibitor by downloading our brochure: https://lnkd.in/eK9Bk33x #TextilesRecycling #AMIExpos #recycling #textiles

Recycling Solutions (Northwest) Limited. Proud recipients of The Kings Award for Enterprise 2024. On Tuesday, one of our founders James Cook was given the honour of receiving an award from His Royal Highness King Charles III at Windsor Castle. Our business received the Kings Award for Enterprise in the International Exports Category. We would like to thank all of our staff, North and South for their hard work, loyalty, dedication and commitment in helping our company achieve this prestigious award. You constantly strive to set the standards in our industry and exceed those standards everyday. Our award is dedicated to all of our charity partners and their supporters. You have helped us to raise well in excess of £10 million of sustainable income for you and divert thousands of Kg’s away from landfill. Also, thank you to our customers and suppliers who have and continue to negotiate some of the most challenging conditions in International trade. Together we will continue to pursue areas of mutual interest and benefit. Finally to the person that took a chance on me in December 2009. Thank you 🙏 The King's Awards for Enterprise

The Textile Recycling Association would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Steve Reed MP on his recent appointment as secretary of state for environment. We are looking forward to engaging with the Environment Secretary and arranging a round table discussion regarding the essential introduction of an EPR scheme and the appalling condition of the UK post consumer textiles sector. The sector is on its knees; needing urgent, government intervention to support this essential industry within the UK waste hierarchy, which is at risk of being irreparably damaged. The following articles highlight the challenges faced by the sector: https://lnkd.in/eps37nrJ https://lnkd.in/esygEdVS https://lnkd.in/eWGAY9QQ Textile merchants have provided a valuable service to the British public for well over a century, with some merchants now running as 2nd and 3rd generation family-owned businesses which shows how dedicated they are and how much this essential industry means to them. The sector is pivotal in diverting over 620,000 tonnes of textile waste in the UK alone, and with 1 in every 25 jobs directly linked to the textile industry it is paramount that the UK government recognises the importance this industry plays in the UK economy and responds quickly to this emergency. A long overdue EPR scheme will certainly be a boost for the sector, but by no means can it be considered to be the silver bullet that will solve the issues of over production and over consumption.

We are proud to have EuRIC - The European Recycling Industries, Fedustria, ReHubs and Textile Recycling Association on board as founding members. Together, we're fostering a platform for collaboration and innovation across the entire textile supply chain. From leading recyclers and waste managers to manufacturers, retailers, and stakeholders, the Textiles Recycling Expo offers a unique opportunity to explore solutions and shape a sustainable future for textiles. Wondering how can you get involved?  ➡️ Exhibit and showcase your latest innovations ➡️  Submit a presentation proposal and share your latest developments ➡️  Register your interest to visit for your free gateway to innovative solutions and industry connections Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e-bZbstU #TextilesRecycling #AMIExpos #recycling #textiles

The Textile Recycling Association says Shein’s announcement of a Circularity Fund is equivalent to “Shell throwing a tissue at an oil spill”. The Chinese online fashion retailer this week launched the fund, pledging €200 million in the UK and EU over the next five years for circularity projects. Donald Tang, Shein’s executive chairman, said the company’s scale and reach could make it a “catalyst” for the widespread adoption of circular solutions. Mohamed Patel, business development manager at the TRA said Shein business model was based around speed and affordability over sustainability. “We at the TRA wonder whether this is an honest attempt to improve the industry or another way to divert our gaze and damage control to their reputation,” he said. https://lnkd.in/gghQ_84T

ReLondon is working with the Greater London Authority, London Councils' One World Living programme and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to develop a new pan-London action plan for fashion and textiles. This programme will bring together local authorities, businesses and citizens to collectively drive the transition towards a just, low-carbon, zero waste fashion sector, and make London a global hub for circular fashion and textiles. We're currently looking for partners to help shape and deliver this action plan, due to be published in autumn 2024. Find out more and get involved here: https://zurl.co/oEMy #circulareconomy #circularfashion #fashion #textiles #fashionindustry #fashionsector #textilesindustry

Exiting times ahead for the textiles industry. The Textile Recycling Association are proud to partner this event. We look forward to seeing our members old and new attend this event. There are opportunities to attend as exhibitors if you are so inclined. Please message Mohammed Patel for more information. The future of the whole textile industry is in collaboration through the whole supply chain from manufacturing to end of life solutions and this expo promises to provide opportunities to make real industry connections.

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