The partners of the Re-Aps project were present at the “Textiles Recycling Expo”. Organised by AMI & UKFT, it brought together professionals from the textile, recycling, waste management and production sectors with the aim of focusing on cutting-edge technologies and innovations.
Over the two days, Fedustria, Centexbel, Ceti and EuraMaterials were at the heart of the Textiles Recycling Expo in Brussels, joining policymakers, recyclers, technology pioneers and industry leaders to shape the future of circular textiles.
The trade fair aims to promote innovation, partnerships and education in the field of textile recycling, with an emphasis on cutting-edge technologies and circular solutions.
Karla Basselier, CEO of Fedustria recalled that “We don’t just need more legislation, we need smart legislation. Not more obligations, but frameworks that enable real markets for recycled textiles. .
The textile industry is at the forefront of circular innovation, but its expansion requires a systemic shift. Recycling must become an investment. Circularity must be economically viable throughout the entire value chain.
Furthermore, we must move from obligation to opportunity: EU legislation must enable, not just restrict, particularly to foster collaboration across the entire value chain. This is also an objective of the Re-Aps project!
Finally, in Belgium, Retexbel is ready: together with Creamoda Belgian Fashion & Comeos, we have launched a Belgian Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) organization for traceability and local reuse. With RE-APS, the new cross-border project, we will further intensify the recycling of polyester waste.
If you were unable to attend the trade show, EuraMaterials, the leading organization of the RE-APS project, held a webinar to provide an update. The replay is available on YouTube:
