TRUSTex Project
Advancing Sustainable Textiles in the Circular Economy through Innovative EPR Schemes
TRUSTEX aims to revolutionize the EU textile industry by developing and implementing Extended Producer Responsibility schemes that promote circular business models through eco-design principles, improved waste management systems, and digital traceability solutions.
Transforming the Textile Lifecycle
TRUSTEX aims to revolutionize the EU textile industry by developing and implementing Extended Producer Responsibility schemes that promote circular business models through eco-design principles, improved waste management systems, and digital traceability solutions.
The updated Waste Framework Directive mandates separate collection of textiles by 2025, with Extended Producer Responsibility schemes identified as the most efficient financing solution.
Why Change is Urgent
Recycling Gap
Less than 1% of textile waste undergoes fiber-to-fiber recycling, with the majority of collected waste exported to third countries where traceability is lost.
Volume Escalation
Fiber production is expected to triple by 2030, exceeding 147 million tonnes, driven by business models that encourage impulsive consumer behavior.
Waste Crisis
Of the 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste generated annually, 78% remains unsegregated and destined for landfill or incineration.
Environmental Impact
The textile industry ranks as the 4th most harmful to the environment, requiring 9 m³ of water, 400 m² of land, and 391 kg of raw materials per person.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Schemes
Creating a textile ecosystem where producers manage their products’ full lifecycle through eco-design, efficient collection, sorting for reuse, and recycling systems, while leveraging digital tools to transform waste into resources for a circular economy.
Circular Economy in Action
Transforming the textile industry through systems that keep materials in continuous use, designing products for durability, reusability, and recyclability while eliminating waste and pollution to create sustainable value for all stakeholders.
Real-World Impact
Explore how TRUSTex is turning ideas into action.
From eco-design innovations to cutting-edge recycling technologies, these case studies highlight real-world solutions shaping the future of textiles in Europe.
