A turning point in textile recycling is imminent: in 2026, extended producer responsibility will become a reality, a regulation that has already been successfully implemented in other sectors such as packaging, electrical appliances and batteries. This significant change will require producers and retailers in the textile sector to pay a license fee for placing their goods on the market. Interzero is shaping the future of the textile circular economy and is preparing innovative Circular Textile solutions with a view to future regulations. As a proven license partner in various material flows, Interzero recognizes the importance of this development and is actively preparing to take a leading position in the textile circular economy. Although the legal basis is still unclear, we remain proactive: We initiate innovation and establish strategic partnerships with sorting plants and textile recyclers and offer individual take-back systems for companies.
The textile industry is facing major challenges in terms of recycling innovation. Here are some key aspects: Challenges in the recycling process : Fiber-to-fiber recycling requires highly pure materials and specific pre-sorting. Such a sorting infrastructure that can accurately identify materials does not yet exist on an industrial scale. Current state of the industry : Although recycling technologies are being developed and some brands are already pursuing circular approaches, broad industrial application is still lacking. However, European regulations such as the separate collection requirement from 2025 will bring about a decisive change and have a lasting impact on the industry. Our role and vision : Interzero has set itself the ambitious goal of enabling fiber-to-fiber recycling and scaling it across the industry. We not only provide the necessary collection and sorting infrastructure, but also advise brands and producers on their path to extended producer responsibility. Our belief? Through collaboration and innovation, we can establish an effective circular system for textiles that works across industries.
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Interzero is one of the leading service providers around the closure of product, material and logistics loops as well as innovation leader in plastics recycling with the largest sorting capacity in Europe. Under the guiding principle of “zero waste solutions,” the company supports more than 50,000 customers across Europe in the responsible use of recyclable materials, helping them to improve their own sustainability performance and conserve primary resources. With around 2,000 employees, the company generates sales of over one billion euros (2021). According to Fraunhofer UMSICHT, Interzero’s recycling activities saved one million tons of greenhouse gases compared to primary production and over 8.7 million tons of primary raw materials in 2022 alone. For more information, visit www.interzero.at.
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