Reju and Circle-8 partner to enhance textile recycling in the U.K.
Reju™, a company focused on textile regeneration, has joined forces with Circle-8 Textile Ecosystems to enhance textile recycling across the U.K. This partnership aims to build a circular textile ecosystem by providing a solution for the 700,000 tonnes of textile waste generated in the country each year.
Circle-8, known for creating ecosystems that unlock textile-to-textile recycling, will supply feedstock for Reju’s upcoming European Regeneration Hubs. This will come from their first Automated Textile Sorting and Preprocessing (ATSP) facility, which uses digitized technology to efficiently handle post-consumer textile waste. The processed waste will then be used by Reju to produce regenerated polyester with a 50% lower carbon footprint compared to virgin polyester.
Patrik Frisk, CEO of Reju, emphasized the importance of this partnership: “Working with Circle-8’s growing ecosystem and ATSP allows us to improve the textile recycling process, making it more precise and efficient. It’s crucial as more brands and consumers recognize the importance of preventing textiles from ending up in landfills.”
The collaboration will also help create the necessary infrastructure for large-scale materials processing, supporting the transition to a circular textile economy in the U.K. By using pre-sorted, pre-processed feedstock, this partnership will ensure the scalability and accuracy needed to meet the demands of sustainable textile production.
Cyndi Rhoades, co-founder and CEO of Circle-8, added: “Our partnership with Reju is an important step in making textile waste a valuable resource. With global efforts pushing for better waste management and sustainability, we are committed to providing solutions that meet these challenges.”
Together, Reju and Circle-8 are working to create a sustainable solution for textile recycling, reduce landfill waste, and help brands and retailers adopt a circular model. This marks a major step forward for the U.K. textile industry and its environmental goals.
