Textiles

Most of the adverse environmental impact in the textile chain comes from the production of raw materials. From using large quantities of water, pesticides and fertilisers (cotton) to depletion of non-renewable resources (synthetic materials). Less than 15% of clothes are collected for recycling, and less than 1% of the material used to produce clothing is recycled into new clothing. Circular Economy strategies have the potential to offer solutions: use renewable sources, phase out dangerous substances, increase utilization and radically improve reuse and recycling. Read our publication From Linear to Circular in the Textile and Apparel Industries – Let’s make the circular shift together. Find relevant showcases, events and news below.

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NOV 25, 2024

Dutch-Nigerian Exchange Programme Circular Fashion at Lagos Fashion Week 2024

Dutch-Nigerian Exchange Programme Circular Fashion at Lagos Fashion Week 2024

Circular Fashion exchange between Nigeria and the Netherlands

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Postponed: Exploring collaboration opportunities: Circular textiles and -fashion in the NL and the UK

London | 14th of December 2023

Postponed: Exploring collaboration opportunities: Circular textiles and -fashion in the NL and the UK

Build your network for potential collaboration with UK parties

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SEP 28, 2023

Dutch Mission in Hong Kong and Shenzhen

Dutch Mission in Hong Kong and Shenzhen

Rethink Conference and activities attended in Hong Kong and Shenzhen

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AUG 01, 2023

Extended Producer Responsibility on textiles effective in the Netherlands

Extended Producer Responsibility on textiles effective in the Netherlands

Increasing commitment for a lower environmental sector impact

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Lagos Circular Economy Hotspot 2023

Lagos, Nigeria | 26th until 27th of July 2023

Lagos Circular Economy Hotspot 2023

The first-ever Circular Economy Hotspot in Africa

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MAR 30, 2023

The Netherlands - A Country Circular by Design

The Netherlands -  A Country Circular by Design

An article by Antonella Ilaria Totaro

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FEB 16, 2023

Netherlands introduces National Circular Economy Program 2023 - 2030

Netherlands introduces National Circular Economy Program 2023 - 2030

Netherlands to launch National Circular Economy Program 2023-2030

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Exploring the social impact of circular economy in the textile and apparel value chain through a gender lens

Online | 14th of February 2023

Exploring the social impact of circular economy in the textile and apparel value chain through a gender lens

Webinar on the social impact of circular economy in the textile sector

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FEB 07, 2023

Zeeman, PeelPioneers and the Province of Gelderland winners Circular Awards 2023!

Zeeman, PeelPioneers and the Province of Gelderland winners Circular Awards 2023!

Dutch Circular Economy Week!