Circ® calls for policy acceleration at Textiles Recycling Expo
At the Textiles Recycling Expo held in Brussels on June 4–5, Circ® emphasized the critical need for robust and forward-looking policy frameworks to accelerate textile circularity across Europe. During a panel hosted by the Textile-to-Textile (T2T) Recycling Alliance, Dolly Vellanki-Seijger, Circ’s Sourcing & Public Affairs Manager, presented key recommendations aimed at embedding recycled content requirements within the upcoming EU ESPR (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation) Delegated Act.
The panel convened experts from across the European textile value chain to discuss regulatory mechanisms that could unlock demand and enable the large-scale adoption of textile-to-textile (T2T) recycling technologies. As a core member of the T2T Alliance, Circ is contributing to a unified industry vision for achieving measurable progress on circularity targets.
Key Policy Recommendations Presented:
- Mandatory recycled content targets:
- 10% by 2028
- 15% by 2030
- 30% by 2035
- Inclusion of both post-industrial and post-consumer textiles in content requirements
- Establishment of a robust verification system, combining Chain of Custody protocols with mass balance accounting methods
According to Vellanki-Seijger, aligning policy with the pace of technological innovation is essential to scaling sustainable solutions. “The success of circular systems depends not only on technological readiness but also on clear, enforceable policies that create market demand and ensure traceability,” she noted.
Circ’s participation in the Brussels Expo reflects its continued leadership in advocating for circular economy frameworks that are actionable, transparent, and inclusive of all stakeholders across the supply chain.
The Textiles Recycling Expo 2025 brought together more than 3,300 delegates from 67 countries and featured over 120 exhibitors, solidifying its role as a leading platform for knowledge exchange on textile recycling innovation and policy development.
