Circle-8 and Reju aim for UK-wide recycling 'ecosystem'
Reju, a textile-to-textile regeneration company, and Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems (born from Worn Again) are working on a scalable circular textiles set-up in the UK.
Circle-8 will supply Reju's facilities with feedstock from post-consumer textile waste processed through its first digitised Automated Textile Sorting and Preprocessing (ATSP) facility.
Reju will then produce its regenerated Reju Polyester, which will have a 50% lower carbon footprint than virgin polyester.
Patrik Frisk, CEO of Reju, said: "Working with Circle-8's growing ecosystem and ATSP enables us to elevate the efficiency of the textile recycling process, making it easier and more precise. As more consumers and clothing producers become aware of the importance of keeping textiles out of landfills, it is critical to have automated, streamlined processes and facilities in the places where the textile waste is."
Circle-8’s goal is to implement industrial-scale polymer recycling plants for textiles in the UK.
Cyndi Rhoades, co-founder and CEO at Circle-8, added: "This partnership highlights the importance of cooperation and innovation in turning textile waste into resource. With global regulatory bodies enacting coordinated efforts addressing the issue, Reju and Circle-8 are dedicated to scalable solutions meeting regulatory demands and achieving a more sustainable future."
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