Textile Recycling- What’s next

Welcome to a new episode of New Horizons, the podcast where we
explore sustainability in the outdoor business. We are very excited
to speak with Christiane Dolva Törnberg, a remarkable individual
from the H&M Foundation. The philanthropic Institution is
investing in research and start-up for smart future proof solutions
at scale. In this episode, we dive into the challenges of
textile-to-textile recycling, where textiles are taken apart to
become feedstock for new apparel. This approach deviates from the
prevailing norm, which primarily focuses on recycling PET bottles
into polyester products. We explore the intricacies of system
design, delve into the necessary mindset, and emphasize the
significance of supporting startups and research in this field.
Relevant links: - H&M Foundation https://hmfoundation.com/ -
Planet First in partnership with HKRITA:
https://hmfoundation.com/project/planet-first/ - Fashion Climate
Fund – accelerating scale and implementation of climate solutions:
https://hmfoundation.com/project/fashion-climate-fund-accelerating-scale-and-implementation-of-climate-solutions/
- Textiles Tracker – helping investors support sustainable fashion:
https://hmfoundation.com/project/textiles-tracker-helping-investors-support-sustainable-fashion/
- Planet Resilience Simulator – supporting research on earth’s
support systems:
https://hmfoundation.com/project/planet-resilience-simulator-with-potsdam-institute-for-climate-impact-research/