Recycling and sustainability in the European textile industry: growing initiatives from north to south

Friday, Oct 31, 2025

Il Sole 24 Ore

European projects aim for sustainable textile supply chains by reusing and recycling materials to reduce waste.

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The goal driving numerous European projects is to create a more sustainable and circular textile supply chain by reusing and recycling materials, addressing the sector’s significant environmental impact and waste, as Europeans consume an average of 26 kilograms of textiles per person annually, with about half ending up as waste.

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