Circle Economy and the Nature inspired reinvention of fashion waste

Circle Economy and the Biomimicry Institute are leading a pilot project in the Netherlands to transform textile waste into resources using nature-inspired decomposition systems. The project focuses on enzymatic hydrolysis to turn fibers into sugar, fermentation to grow bioplastics from old clothes, and gasification to transform synthetic materials into new resources. This innovative approach aims to address the issue of discarded clothing ending up in incinerators, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. The project demonstrates how fashion waste can be repurposed and recycled, moving towards a more sustainable and circular fashion industry. This initiative aligns with the Circular Fibersheds subpillar of One Earth's Solutions Framework, focusing on designing fiber and textile systems that regenerate ecosystems and eliminate waste.

https://www.oneearth.org/climate-hero-circle-economy/