RE&UP Recycling Technologies

As we wrap up the year at RE&UP, we’re grateful for the journey we’ve shared with our incredible partners and community. Together, we’ve made incredible strides toward a circular future for fashion. These milestones remind us of the power of collaboration and as we look to 2025, we’re excited for the continued opportunities to create lasting impact – together. Happy holidays!

RE&UP was proud to join the JRC ESPR Consultation last week, to discuss the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). As part of our commitment to circular textiles, we brought our expertise to the table, focusing on: - Recycling at scale: JRC’s assessment identified promising pathways for wool blends but highlighted challenges for polycotton. We demonstrated RE&UP’s ability to recycle at scale with existing facilities, showing that circular solutions are achievable today. - Inclusive recycled content: We advocated for the inclusion of all textile waste, not just post-consumer waste, in ESPR criteria. Recycling post-industrial waste is essential for closing the loop, and at RE&UP, we focus on textile-to-textile solutions – not bottle-originated polyester. - Recognizing recycled materials: We highlighted the need for recycled raw materials to feature in best-case LCA/LCC scenarios. Products with recycled content are already on the market, and their role in a circular future must be acknowledged. As ESPR helps shape the textile industry, RE&UP remains committed to advancing scalable solutions and driving circularity. What are your thoughts on ESPR’s impact?

Big challenges call for big solutions. When it comes to textile recycling, RE&UP stands out for its capacity and commitment to scaling up. By doubling down on innovative recycling practices, we’re positioned to make a substantial positive impact on the textile waste crisis. Let's hear our Chairman's, Fatih Konukoglu, words as he shares his point of view with Aslı Kurbay from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). #ClimateWeekNYC #ReAndUpTechnologies #recycling #recyclingtechnology #sustainability #technology #circulareconomy

We are thrilled to announce that our case study is featured in the Upstream Circularity Playbook, developed by Global Fashion Agenda and supported by the H&M Foundation and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. As the report highlights, forward-thinking companies – like RE&UP – are already testing, implementing, and scaling circular practices in collaboration with partners throughout the value chain, and we could not be any more grateful to have our work recognized by a third party like GFA. The Playbook – available in six languages – provides a clear, actionable roadmap for scaling circularity practices in garment manufacturing regions by transforming post-industrial textile waste into valuable resources. You can download it here: https://lnkd.in/dH9dZqkY #ReAndUpTechnologies #UpstreamCircularityPlaybook #GlobalFashionAgenda #recycling #recyclingtechnology #sustainability #technology #circulareconomy

Our team was thrilled to represent RE&UP at the Sustainability Talks Istanbul! It’s inspiring to be part of meaningful discussions about shaping a sustainable future for the textile industry. 

Thank you, ACT (American Circular Textiles), for the warm welcome! We're thrilled to join this inspiring community of change-makers working toward a more sustainable, circular fashion and textile industry.

“To address the textile waste problem, we need to scale and we need to scale fast”. Dennis Evers, RE&UP Board Member – during NY Climate week – discussed how RE&UP is prepared to lead the way, with the capacity to scale beyond 1 million tons of recycled textiles annually. If we don’t act now at a big scale, there is no getting rid of this problem, hence RE&UP’s plans are already in motion to build factories in Europe, and expand into the Middle East, Asia, and the US. #ClimateWeekNYC #ReAndUpTechnologies #recycling #recyclingtechnology #sustainability #technology #circulareconomy

We’re proud to have EBRU OZKUCUK GULER, our Chief Sustainability Officer, representing RE&UP Recycling Technologies at Sustainability Talks Istanbul on 3 December. Her expertise and leadership in driving scalable, low-impact solutions for textile recycling are helping to shape the future of a circular economy. Make sure to register to hear what she has to say! #SustainabilityTalksIstanbul #CommitToAction #ReAndUpTechnologies #recycling #recyclingtechnology #sustainability #technology #circulareconomy

Two of our talented team members – Özgür Atsan, Chief Commercial Officer and EBRU OZKUCUK GULER, Chief Sustainability Officer – participated in the Pioneering Textile Innovation - Driving the Digital and Circular Economy Transition with ESPR and DPP talk at the 2024 Digital Solutions for Circularity Info Day. The event focused on the growing importance of the circular economy and the digital transformation needed to drive sustainable change in the textile industry. It was an incredible opportunity to explore new opportunities, share insights, and collaborate with industry leaders to help shape a more sustainable and circular future. Thanks for having us! #ReAndUpTechnologies #recycling #recyclingtechnology #sustainability #technology #circulareconomy #DigitalSolutionsforCircularityInfoDay

The Textile Exchange Conference last month was so inspiring, here are some of our General Manager’s, Andreas Dorner, key takeaways. In a nutshell: legislation plays a big role as well as the interaction between like-minded industry players. But let’s hear it directly from him. Can’t wait for next year! #TextileExchange #ReAndUpTechnologies #recycling #recyclingtechnology #sustainability #technology #circulareconomy