Chaos continues in the collection of used clothing. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel
The article discusses the current challenges in the collection and recycling of used clothing in Poland, alongside efforts by municipalities to improve textile waste management.
Sillamäe Waste Plant, which relied on huge subsidies, is looking for survival options
The Sillamäe waste plant, which was set to receive a €39 million grant, is now searching for ways to survive after project mismanagement and lack of feasibility became apparent.
Analysis: The problem of the green transition is not greenness, but central planning
The article discusses the challenges of Estonia's green transition, emphasizing that the core issue lies in centralized planning rather than the environmental initiatives themselves.
Vyškov is plagued by phantom waste attackers, robbing containers for textiles and electronics
The town of Vyškov is facing issues with unidentified individuals stealing from textile and electronics containers.
Poles Among the Most Innovative in the Clothing Industry. H&M Foundation Award
A team of Polish inventors has been named a finalist in the Global Change Award for their innovative textile waste recycling technology using fungi.
Estonian ichthyologist solves textile waste problem with reishi mushroom
An Estonian researcher uses reishi mushrooms to address the issue of textile waste caused by fast fashion practices.
Latvian souvenirs made from textile surplus
In Sigulda and Liepāja, workshops have developed about 20 modular ideas for creating souvenirs from textile waste, evaluated for market viability by students and experts.
The Government wants to force major fashion brands to change design so that less clothing ends up in the trash
The Spanish Government is planning a new regulation to reduce textile waste by requiring major fashion brands to implement designs that minimize waste.
Textile Recycling: Fast Fashion Doesn't Have to Be Waste
A new pilot plant in Frankfurt aims to demonstrate that large-scale textile recycling can effectively tackle the problem of textile waste, particularly from the fast fashion industry.
Italy intercepts more than 1,000 tons of illegal waste, mainly textiles, headed for Africa and Asia
Italy has seized over 1,000 tons of illegal waste, chiefly textiles, destined for Africa and Asia as part of a global operation led by the World Customs Organization.
Commission: 'End' to the destruction of unsold clothes and shoes
The European Commission has banned companies from destroying unsold clothing and footwear as part of efforts to reduce textile waste.
Enough with the waste: the EU accelerates on the ban on the destruction of unsold shoes and clothing
The EU is taking significant steps to enforce regulations against the destruction of unsold clothing and footwear, aiming to tackle textile waste and its environmental impact.
The invention of Liberec scientists for the use of textile waste has begun to be used by a Czech handbag manufacturer
A Czech handbag manufacturer has started using an innovative technology developed by scientists in Liberec that repurposes textile waste.
Making clothing recycling as easy as returning plastic bottles through AI automation
A new AI-powered collection machine for clothing recycling is being developed in Finland to simplify the process and help reduce textile waste across Europe.