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Specially for Circular Economy News: We spoke with Valérie Itey, founder of CLIC RECYCLE®, a sustainable technology company transforming human hair waste into innovative solutions for agriculture, marine decontamination, and circular design. Valérie shared her inspiration, material applications, and the global challenges her company addresses.
The European Union has officially published its first Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) Working Plan, introducing mandatory Digital Product Passports (DPPs) for key product categories, including electronics and textiles. The move is set to transform compliance requirements for technology companies selling into the EU market.
Recycling Expo Middle East 2025 to connect global innovators, GCC policymakers, and industry leaders on 11–12 November Saudi Arabia’s capital will become the focal point for regional sustainability efforts this November, as Recycling Expo Middle East 2025 brings together the most influential stakeholders in recycling, waste management, and circular economy innovation. Scheduled for 11–12 November 2025 at The Arena, Riyadh, the event will unite government leaders, industry decision-makers, and technology pioneers from across the GCC and beyond.
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) has officially announced that its World Recycling Convention & Exhibition will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, on 27–28 October 2025. This will be the first time in BIR’s history that the global recycling industry’s flagship event is held in Thailand — a strategic move that highlights the growing importance of the recycling sector within the ASEAN region and Asia more broadly.
Vinyl records are not just back—they’re being pressed sustainably in Haarlem, Netherlands. Since 1958, Record Industry has produced thousands of records daily. Today, thanks to cutting-edge recycling technologies from WEIMA Maschinenbau GmbH and Wanner Technik GmbH, the legendary plant has transformed into a zero-waste manufacturing hub.
Karishma Gupta, Founder & CEO, Eslando
Special for Circular Economy News
“Even the most 'sustainable' dress can end up in a landfill.”
This realisation came early in my career, after years in apparel production across India and Bangladesh. Later, while researching circular models at London College of Fashion, I saw how little infrastructure actually exists to keep textiles in circulation.
That led me to launch Eslando—a B2B platform connecting textile waste handlers with specialised recyclers. Our mission is to accelerate textile recycling by building the infrastructure needed to scale circularity.
Eslando helps manufacturers, waste management companies, and textile waste traders digitise the process of sourcing and selling textile waste. Whether it’s post-industrial or post-consumer material, our platform makes it easier to list, match, and move waste—filtered by fibre, colour, quality, and recycling compatibility.
What makes Eslando different is our focus on standardisation, transparency, and digital matching. We collaborate closely with recyclers to understand their specific feedstock needs, using AI to optimise connections between suppliers and processors. This is not just about transactions—it’s about building a digital backbone for circular fashion.
Since launching in March 2025, we’ve mapped over 20,000 tonnes of textile waste and partnered with 48 clients in 11 countries. We’ve helped them trade more efficiently, responsibly, and confidently—offering a clear alternative to landfill or incineration.
We’re especially proud of the knowledge transfer we’ve enabled. By educating stakeholders on what materials are viable for different recycling technologies, we’ve helped more players enter the market with clarity.
Now, we’re focused on scale. We’re onboarding more recyclers—especially in cotton, polyester, and nylon recovery—and partnering with manufacturers to pre-process and standardise waste. We're also building integrated tools like logistics support and escrow payments to reduce friction and boost trust in the system.
To date, Eslando hosts over 30,000 tonnes of fibre, yarn, and clothing waste. Our goal is simple: to make textile recycling not only possible, but profitable, scalable, and part of everyday operations. Explore more https://www.eslando.com
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