Resources
A collection of additional resources generated throughout the duration of the project, supporting the transition towards a circular economy in the textile and clothing sectors.
The Sorting for Circularity Europe Project report
Concludes a 16-month analysis by Fashion for Good and Circle Economy. The project aims to increase harmonisation between the sorting and recycling industry, stimulating a recycling market for unwanted textiles that can generate new revenue streams for sorters and unlock demand for recyclers and brands.
Connecting Threads: Assessing Digital Solutions and Needs for Circular Textiles white paper
A digital transformation is required to enable effective solutions in end-of-use management strategies. This paper offers an assessment of key gaps and opportunities for implementation of digital solutions in the value chain.
Advancing Textile Circularity: Policy Recommendations for Implementing ESPR in the EU
The transition to a circularity is a major objective in the EU’s Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, with the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation playing a key role. This paper provides strategic recommendations for policymakers to facilitate a robust textile recycling ecosystem in the EU.
Incorporating social lifecycle assessment in circularity metrics to avoid the unintended consequences of circular economy
For the 5th PLATE conference in 2023, Anubhuti Bhatnagar and Kirsi Niinimäki from Aalto University contributed a paper with suggestions for incorporating social LCA in circularity metrics to avoid the unintended consequences of circular economy.
Downloadable #CircularConsumptionRules posters
Transform your wardrobe and the planet by embracing circular consumption. Together, we can drive circularity and ease the strain on our planet’s precious resources. Use them at your events to inspire others and spread the word about sustainable fashion.
Specifications for feedstock and product
The T-REX Project consortium completes the first step in the project with the development of specification guidelines for feedstock and product. The guidelines will underpin the processes for ensuring that the correct type and amount of feedstock are available from the collection sources in the project.
Exploring the role of social life cycle assessment in transition to circular economy: A systematic review
Anubhuti Bhatnagar, Anna Härri, Jarkko Levänen and Kirsi Niinimäki from Aalto University and LUT University explore the role social life cycle assessment (S-LCA) will play in the transition towards a circular economy in the “Resources, Conservation and Recycling” journal.
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Risks and Opportunities for a Socially Sustainable Economy Transition in the Textile Sector
Anubhuti Bhatnagar and Kirsi Niinimäki from Aalto University highlighted the reasons for poor social sustainability, barriers to change and policy-related opportunities in the industry with a poster at the Life Cycle Management conference 2023 in Lille, France.
Transforming recycling for a sustainable textile industry
On this episode of the podcast ‘Pardon My Planet’, Jyotsna Gopinath from Fashion For Good explains the current landscape of textile waste, the barriers to recycling, and how the T-REX project is driving innovation to create a more circular and sustainable fashion industry.
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Separate household textile waste collection | T-REX Project x SCIRT Webinar 1
The first of a series of panel discussions on how to navigate transformations taking place in the European textile landscape in the move towards an effective circular supply chain. We begin with the separate household textile waste collection requirement that will come into effect in EU member states by January 2025.
Data & digital solutions for scaling circularity in the fashion industry | T-REX Project x SCIRT Webinar 2
The second of a series of panel discussions on how to navigate transformations taking place in the European textile landscape in the move towards an effective circular supply chain. Here we discuss the importance of digital solutions.
EPR for textiles: Challenges and solutions | T-REX Project x SCIRT Webinar 3
The third of a series of panel discussions on how to navigate transformations taking place in the European textile landscape in the move towards an effective circular supply chain. Here we discuss challenges related to the upcoming EPR regulations for textiles.
ESPR: Current Strategies and Anticipated Impacts | T-REX Project x SCIRT Webinar 4
The fourth of a series of panel discussions on how to navigate transformations taking place in the European textile landscape in the move towards an effective circular supply chain. Here we discuss the link between the projects and the ESPR regulations for textiles, that have been voted in favour by the European Parliament.
T-REX Project on the Smart Creation podcast by Première Vision
Drishti Masand, Sustainability Direction at adidas, shared the ambition of the T-REX Project in conversation with Adrien Garcia on Premiere Vision’s Smart Creations podcast.
Working towards circularity in textiles webinar
What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for textiles and circular practices? Moderated by Professor Kirsi Niinimäki.