Reconomy, the international circular economy specialist, has joined ReHubs, a leading alliance dedicated to accelerating the transition to a circular textile economy across Europe. ReHubs brings together over 30 leading organisations from across the textile value chain – collectors, sorters, recyclers, brands, Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) and policy experts – to accelerate circularity.

Through joint projects and the ReHubs Think Tank, it promotes investment, knowledge sharing, and coordinated action across the sector. As a global leader in operating Textile EPR schemes, Reconomy works with some of the world’s most recognisable brands and producers to manage their obligations.

EPR is gaining traction across Europe, making producers financially responsible for managing their products’ end-of-life, including collection, reuse, recycling, and disposal.

Reconomy offers a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for textile brands and producers to meet EPR compliance and access greater circularity options. Central to this is its extensive network of textile sorters and recycling partners capable of supporting both closed and open loop recycling solutions.

Joining ReHubs will enable Reconomy to expand this already extensive network and share best practice and knowledge with other stakeholders. Europe currently faces a textile waste crisis, as less than half of used garments are collected for reuse or recycling, and only 1% of used clothes are recycled into new garments

Commenting is Aimee Campanella, Development Director, Textiles EPR at Reconomy. “We are pleased to be joining ReHubs at this critical time for the sector amid a wave of regulation to address the industry’s persistently low levels of circularity. Joining this alliance strengthens our leadership in textile circularity, and we look forward to leveraging our expertise and collaborating with partners to help shape a more sustainable future for the industry.”

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