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Reju and Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems Combine Efforts

In a groundbreaking move for the textile industry, Reju™ and Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems have announced a strategic partnership focused on promoting large-scale textile recycling in the United Kingdom. This collaboration aims to establish a sustainable ecosystem for circular textiles by leveraging innovative recycling technologies.

The involved organizations aim to address the increasing issue of textile waste that affects the environment significantly. With more than 700,000 tons of non-recyclable textile waste generated annually in the UK alone, it's crucial to develop an efficient processing infrastructure. Circle-8 will play a vital role by providing Reju’s European regeneration centers with raw materials sourced from used textile waste, which will be processed in an advanced automated textile sorting and pre-processing facility.

Innovative Recycling Technology

This facility is known as the Automated Textile Sorting and Preprocessing (ATSP) plant. It will serve as a model for future industrial-scale recycling operations. Once the textile waste is sorted, Reju will utilize these raw materials for the production of Reju Polyester™, a product boasting a 50% lower carbon footprint compared to conventional polyester. Remarkably, this polyester can be regenerated an infinite number of times, substantially contributing to a circular economy.

Patrik Frisk, CEO of Reju, expresses enthusiasm about this partnership, stating, “Collaborating with Circle-8 and the ATSP infrastructure allows us to increase the efficiency of the textile recycling process while simplifying and enhancing its precision. The outcome will be a premium product that meets our high standards for polyester.” As consumers and clothing manufacturers become more aware of the environmental implications of textile waste, it’s essential to implement automated, streamlined processes in areas where textile waste is generated.

Building a Circular Textile Infrastructure

The collaboration between Reju and Circle-8 doesn't just focus on processing textile waste; it is aimed at developing robust processing infrastructure within the UK. The ultimate goal is to facilitate a seamless transition for British brands and retailers to a circular-oriented textile industry. Through this partnership, Circle-8 will supply pre-sorted and pre-processed feedstock on a large scale, enhancing Reju’s ability to utilize its patented regeneration technology efficiently.

This partnership stands as a milestone, aiming to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in addressing the textile waste crisis. “Reju and Circle-8 share a commitment to genuine, unlimited textile-to-textile recycling in the UK and globally,” noted Cyndi Rhoades, co-founder and CEO of Circle-8. “This partnership emphasizes the significance of collaboration and innovation to transform textile waste into valuable resources.”

The need for coordinated regulatory policies around textile recycling is becoming more pressing. Reju and Circle-8 are positioning themselves to develop scalable solutions that meet these regulatory requirements while paving the way for a more sustainable future.

About Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems

Circle-8 is dedicated to propelling the new circular textile industry by creating the necessary ecosystems and infrastructures for textile-to-textile recycling. They are currently investing in the planning, construction, and operation of a network of automated textile sorting and preprocessing facilities aimed at transforming non-reusable textiles into feedstock for fiber-to-fiber recycling processes. Their vision includes establishing large-scale polymer recycling plants for textiles throughout the UK, focusing on withdrawing the estimated annual 700,000 tons of non-reusable textiles from landfill, export, and incineration, thereby turning a circular textile future into reality.

About Reju

Reju specializes in developing innovative solutions for processing polyester textiles and PET waste. As a subsidiary of Technip Energies, the company utilizes technology derived from IBM research to create a global circular ecosystem focused on textile recycling and addressing PET plastic in textiles. Through partnerships like the one with Circle-8, Reju aims to contribute significantly to creating sustainable practices within the textile industry.

For more information, visit Reju's official website.