#Recycling / Circular Economy

2023-12-07

Circle Economy Foundation partners with Circulair West

Circle Economy Foundation and Circulair West announced that the organisations have entered into a strategic partnership to develop and pilot the Circulair West Academy. This pilot project aims to introduce the tools of the Foundation’s Circular Starter Kit to the Circulair West network of founders, leaders and friends. This consists of a documentary about circularity and a gamified e-learning platform.

Circle Economy Foundation will tailor several of its digital tools to contribute to the Circulair West Academy

The partnership brings together Circle Economy Foundation and Circulair West on their missions to nurture a circular economy across sectors. Circulair West was founded by six leading companies—AW Group, de Beelen Group, HOEK, Meerlanden, Ouwehand Bouw & Ontwikkeling and Timpaan — with the goal of accelerating the circular transitions of small- and medium-sized enterprises in the Netherlands. Circle Economy Foundation has developed a series of digital tools, namely the Circularity Academy—a gamified e-learning platform, to train and monitor the adoption of circularity within organisations or communities of stakeholders.

"We are so excited and grateful for the partnership with Circulair West to bring circularity to small- and medium-sized enterprises and their employees across Holland, our home base’’, said Ivonne Bojoh, COO of Circle Economy Foundation. ‘Through this innovative collaboration, our goal is to enable members of the Circulair West network with insights, promote action, connect and track their progress towards a circular economy using the circular digital tools. We trust this is the beginning of an impactful partnership that brings circularity to many Dutch businesses’.

Friends in the Circulair West network will now have access to Circle Economy Foundation’s Circularity Academy (in Dutch), along with the Going Circular documentary and discounted Circular Starter Kits to kick-start their circular transitions. These unique digital tools take stakeholders on an evidence-based journey to help them find out where they are, envision where they can go and understand how to get there. With this in mind, businesses can spearhead their circular transition and help entire sectors and regions transform simultaneously.

"We are thrilled and grateful that Circle Economy, one of the most successful global circular economy impact organisations, is willing to partner with Circulair West to deploy their innovative digital gamification tool towards our members in the provinces of Noord- and Zuid-Holland. This tool, which has already demonstrated remarkable impact and scalability, will now benefit small and medium-sized enterprises, fostering a deeper understanding of circular principles throughout entire organisations’, said Leon van Ast of Circulair West. ‘The comprehensive gamification and user experience will undoubtedly accelerate the adoption and execution of new circular strategies and business models. We eagerly anticipate the transformative impact this collaboration will bring’’.

Circulose welcomes Sara Diez Jauregui and Kalyan Madabhushi to its Board of Directors

Circulose is proud to announce the appointment of Sara Diez Jauregui and Kalyan Madabhushi to further strengthen its Board of Directors, following the recent appointment of Chair Helena Helmersson. These additions bring world-class expertise across the value chain: Sara offers extensive experience with leading fashion and apparel brands, while Kalyan brings a notable career at Aditya Birla Group, a global leader in cellulosic fiber production.

Successful pilot: biodegradable plastic produced from textile waste

The 'Design for Transformation' (D4T) pilot project, led by Circle Economy and the Biomimicry Institute, has developed an innovative technology to produce bioplastics and gaseous products from textile waste. This set of technologies aims to enable companies to generate additional revenue streams from waste, whilst diverting it from landfills or incineration.

From Montréal to Morocco: Circle Economy Foundation’s impact was global in 2023

Circle Economy Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the Impact Report 2023. Following a year of firsts for the organisation, they turned their attention inward to take stock of their impact across the three levers of their Theory of Change: Analyse, Act and Scale. Read on to see some of the highlights from 2023.

ADVANSA launches ADVA®tex: A new step toward textile-to-textile recycling

ADVANSA has introduced ADVA®tex, a new filling fibre made entirely from recycled pre-consumer textile waste, positioning the material as a significant step forward in textile-to-textile (T2T) recycling. The fibre is designed for use in duvets, pillows, mattresses, and furniture applications and is available in three versions.

European research project addresses textile waste through integrated recycling technologies

A major European research initiative coordinated by Fraunhofer UMSICHT has been launched to develop integrated solutions for textile waste recycling. The AUTOLOOP project aims to create a comprehensive system that could process 1.24 million tonnes of textile waste annually by 2050, whilst potentially creating over 130,000 green jobs across the EU. This project aims to develop, test and integrate automated sorting, tracing, and closed-loop recycling technologies for polyester-based textiles (NRT), addressing the pressing challenge of textile waste management.

Navis TubeTex announces U.S. partnership with Icomatex

Navis TubeTex, a global leader in advanced dyeing and finishing machinery solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Icomatex (www.icomatex.com), a respected European manufacturer of high-quality stenters and textile finishing equipment. Under this agreement, Navis TubeTex will exclusively represent the Icomatex stenter line in the United States.

KARL MAYER celebrates 35 years of EL pattern drive

KARL MAYER is celebrating an anniversary this year: on 30 November 1990, the first warp knitting machine with electronic guide bar control, the KS 4 EL, was delivered – another milestone for patterning. As early as 1980, the SU gearbox with the MRS42SU had initiated the transition from mechanical chains to digital data.

The region of renewable raw materials: Central German Alliance for Bioplastics

The development of sustainable plastic solutions is rapidly gaining importance in light of global environ- mental pollution, dwindling fossil resources and ambitious climate protection targets. As part of the re- gional alliance RUBIO, which brings together 18 partners from central Germany and the Berlin-Branden- burg area, the bio-based and biodegradable plastic polybutylene succinate (PBS) was comprehensively investigated, starting with the raw material, through the manufacturing process, to industrial application.

YKK receives ISPO Textrends Awards for circular innovations

YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima; hereafter, YKK) is pleased to announce that the ISPO Textrends judges have selected YKK's 3D Composite Puller as the Best Product in the Accessories category. They also selected YKK’s NATULON Plus® Fiber Sourced™ zipper with Recycled PET Open Parts as a Top 5 item in the same category. The competition, held twice a year in conjunction with the ISPO trade show, recognizes the most innovative performance textiles, components, and apparel.