This conference will be presented during Green Week in June, as part of the TEXTILE RECYCLING EXPO in Brussels on 4-5 June. The event will explore the circular economy and its potential for recycling in the textile sector.
- circular economy | environmental impact | renewable resources | sustainable economic growth strategy | waste recycling
- Wednesday 4 June 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 (CEST)
- Brussels, Belgium
Practical information
- When
- Wednesday 4 June 2025, 10:00 - 12:00 (CEST)
- Where
- Avenue des arts 56,Brussels, Belgium
- Languages
- English
- Part of
- Website
- Event website
- Social media links
Description
The event marks the closing of the Erasmus+ TEXTIL4ALL project, an initiative that has trained people at risk of social exclusion in Spain and Greece in textile recycling and circular economy, equipping them with new skills to access emerging jobs in this sector.
This conference will be presented at the Green Week at the beginning of June, adding the initiative to the framework of the TEXTILE RECYCLING EXPO fair to be held in Brussels on 4 and 5 June.
The event will address the circular economy as an opportunity for recycling in the textile sector. This day therefore joins the initiatives promoting the circular economy in the textile sector, bringing a perspective focused on training and social inclusion.
Throughout the day, we will present the main results of the project and open a space for debate with experts from Envolve, ECYS and Finnova, addressing key issues such as the new European directive on textiles, success stories in the industry and future opportunities to promote more sustainable models.
With this event, we seek to raise awareness of the importance of the circular economy in the textile sector and to continue promoting the transition towards a more sustainable and inclusive sector, where innovation and training play an essential role.
AGENDA
10:00 - 10:10 | Welcome and Introduction
Brief introduction on the importance of circular economy in the textile industry and the impact of initiatives like TEXTIL4ALL.
10:10 - 10:30 | The New EU Textile Directive and Its Impact
Overview of the new EU regulations on sustainable textiles, key challenges and opportunities for the sector, and how they influence production and consumption models.
10:30 - 10:40 | Success Stories and Best Practices in Circular Economy for Textiles
Christina Skoubridou, Director of EU Innovation Department Envolve
Presentation of innovative experiences within the Erasmus+ TEXTIL4ALL project and other leading circular initiatives in the European textile sector.
10:40 - 10:50 | Future Opportunities: Innovation and Funding for Textile Circularity
Future perspectives on circular economy in the textile sector, access to European funding, and support tools for entrepreneurs and businesses.
10:50-11:00 | Social Perspective for Circular Economy Projects
Representative of ECYS, Educación Cultura y Solidaridad
11:00 - 11:30 | Q&A and Closing Remarks