Recycling textiles
Transitioning from fast fashion to sustainable, fast recycling of clothing.
By recycling textiles, we actively contribute to mitigating the excessive waste produced by society, fostering a win-win scenario. Not only do we diminish the towering waste piles, but we also transform them into practical products integral to our daily lives. To enhance the efficacy of our efforts, we adhere to a structured process.
If you’re interested in joining forces with us, you can utilize the following steps to swiftly grasp the recycling procedure and participate in our recycling initiatives. Mastering these steps empowers you to establish your own recycling hub within your community, serving as a convenient drop-off point for plastics and enabling you to craft new products using our templates.
Registration process
In our recycling process, we prioritize leveraging data to drive informed decision-making and continuously refine our operations. To achieve this, it’s crucial to systematically record the quantity and sources of the collected textiles. You have the option to contribute anonymously or register to receive updates and insights about our project.
Select a date
Choose your preferred time slot
We offer recycling bins at several locations for your convenience, where you can deposit your textile waste. On designated days, we collect the textiles and host workshops to guide you through the entire recycling journey: from collection and cleaning to the creation of new products. Our workshops are complimentary, and participants receive a new product as a token of appreciation. Register now and choose one of the scheduled days to join us.
Sort and register
Register the different types of textiles
Once we’ve sorted all the textiles during the workshop, our next step is to record them in our system. This data serves multiple purposes: we utilize it to generate statistics on textile collection and inform future decisions. Particularly crucial is identifying the origins of these plastics, as this information enables us to present compelling statistics to the companies responsible for their production.
Recycling process
In our recycling process, we adhere to a series of steps to transform recycled materials into new products. Prior to a workshop, you also have the option to submit your own ideas for creations you’d like us to consider. While not all ideas may be feasible, we’re committed to collaborating with you to explore alternative solutions if your initial concept isn’t entirely achievable.
Deposit bins
Sort the content of the deposit bins
After receiving the deposit bins, we begin by emptying and sorting the textiles based on their texture. We then assess items for processing in-house or with our partner networks.
In progress
Process in development
We’re currently refining our textile recycling process to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Once completed, we’ll showcase it here to inspire and educate those interested in collaborating with us. Our recycling bins are now available at multiple locations for collection.
Our current projects
Recycling
plastics
We are transforming waste plastic into valuable resources, creating
high-quality 3D printer filament and injection molding material for a diverse range of products.
Recycling
textiles
Building on our success in plastic recycling, we are now turning our attention to textile recycling. Our goal is to create products from recycled textiles, and help students start businesses in sustainability.
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