resources Saved Interzero

Shaping a true circular economy together. More recycling, less resource waste: The future of business is circular. Interzero is driving this sustainable transformation forward and, with its annual “resources SAVED by recycling” study, highlights the indispensable potential of keeping raw materials in constant circulation. Our 2023 results* • Around 2.5 million tonnes of materials kept in circulation • Over 11.1 million tonnes of primary resources conserved • Around 1.2 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions avoided Textile recycling in focus. Each year, around 92 million tonnes of textiles are discarded worldwide, and this waste stream continues to grow. However, only 1 per cent of these textiles are recycled back into the production cycle through fibre-to-fibre recycling. The time is ripe for a sustainable transformation in the textile industry, which is increasingly under pressure to act. This is largely driven by new EU regulations, such as the mandatory separate collection of textiles from 2025 and the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles. How can the industry meet legal requirements, enhance resource conservation, and position itself as a responsible brand? Interzero is collaborating with companies across the textile value chain to develop a comprehensive circular textile concept. “Our aim is to close the loop on textiles and create a holistic system for collection, sorting, and recycling,” Julia Haas, Project Manager for Circular Textiles at Interzero, explains. “As an established systems provider, we can draw on over 30 years of experience in building and operating successful recycling systems for used packaging.”