The Textiles Recycling Expo returns to Brussels, Belgium on 24–25 June 2026 for its second edition — and registration is now open (free of charge). A key highlight of the event, the Industry Alliance Hub, is back for 2026 — now strengthened by the addition of one of the Expo’s major partners, UKFT.

Artificial intelligence will take centre stage at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference at RAI Amsterdam on 5-6 May 2026. A dedicated AI Innovation Hub will showcase the latest AI-driven solutions in plastics recycling in an immersive experience, guiding visitors across the full value chain from feedstock and product design to collection, processing and material sourcing. Live demonstrations will include swarm-robot sorting technology from Antfarm and a phone-based AI material analysis solution from Safi.

A new impact assessment commissioned by Reconomy and conducted by Resource Futures sheds light on how a future EPR scheme for textiles could function in the UK. The study outlines three potential scenarios for policy design and estimates that EPR could generate up to £1.4 billion in funding for collection and recycling infrastructure by 2035.

France’s Senate has unanimously approved a revised bill aimed at curbing the environmental impact of the ultra-fast fashion industry — marking one of the first serious legislative efforts in Europe targeting platforms like Shein and Temu.