Finnish circular economy research includes a look at using recycled textiles to make nonwovens




HELSINKI, May 16, 2019-

In Finland, end-of-life textiles no longer end up in landfills, but there is still a lot of room for improved efficiency in their recycling and reuse. The first phase of the Telaketju R&D project, aimed at promoting sustainable recycling of end-of-life textiles, has been completed. According to VTT’s preliminary estimate, the annual market potential of mechanical recycling of textiles would be at least EUR 60 million and it could reach up to EUR 120 million.

“The European’s Union requirement to arrange separate collection of textile waste by 2025 made it necessary for Finland to build up the system for recycling of textiles. In addition, a large number of companies is interested in novel circular economy business models that promote the reuse of textiles. Within Telaketju project we have demonstrated the manufacturing of different kinds of products from recycled fibres and created the foundations for a recycling business,” describes Senior Scientist Pirjo Heikkilä from VTT who coordinates the Telaketju project.


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