After a long stretch of pilots, fundraising and interest — but few commitments — from brands, textile-to-textile recycling is showing signs of traction. Is a breakthrough finally near?
In just the last four weeks, polyester recycling startup Reju announced an agreement with Goodwill and waste management giant WM; Syre announced plans to have a recycling plant operational in North Carolina by mid-2025; and Circ, Canopy and Fashion For Good launched Fiber Club, a consortium meant to facilitate brand access to materials and supply chain integration.
