Accelerating Circularity cotton report launch
Press release provided by Accelerating Circularity
Chicago, Illinois, US – 9 April, 2024 – Accelerating Circularity, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to catalyzing the transition to a circular economy, is thrilled to announce the launch of its much-anticipated Global Cotton Report during the upcoming Circularity24 conference. This landmark event, set to take place from May 22-24 in Chicago, IL, is the premier gathering for professionals committed to advancing circular economy principles.
The Global Cotton Report embodies a significant milestone in Accelerating Circularity’s mission to reshape the textile industry from linear to circular. Through exhaustive system trials in the United States and Europe, the report offers unprecedented insights into the feasibility, scalability, and impact of circular, textile-to-textile recycling processes.
"By bringing together stakeholders across the value chain, we've charted a path forward that not only showcases the potential for circular textile production but also outlines the collaborative efforts required to make it a reality," said Sarah Coulter of Accelerating Circularity. "The Global Cotton Report is more than a collection of findings; it's a blueprint for action and innovation in the textile industry."
The report’s findings reveal the successful development and market introduction of trial products, including a variety of cotton and cotton-blend garments, showcasing the viability of achieving substantial recycled content goals. These trials represent a pivotal step toward reducing the textile industry's environmental footprint and aligning with global sustainability targets.
Participants of Circularity24 will have the first opportunity to delve into the report's findings, understanding the intricacies of circular textile production and the collaborative model that made these achievements possible. The event promises to be an invaluable platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and empowerment for those dedicated to driving systemic change within the economy.
Register now to join Accelerating Circularity and a diverse array of thought leaders, innovators, and practitioners at their dedicated Circularity24 event, “Truth and Consequences: Cotton” on Friday, May 24th at 9am-11am here.
Circularity24 registration is required to attend “Truth and Consequences: Cotton.” Early registration is encouraged, with a 20% discount available until April 19 using the code C24AC.
About Accelerating Circularity
Accelerating Circularity is a nonprofit that catalyzes new circular supply chains and business models to turn used textiles into mainstream raw materials. ACP envisions a world where textiles are no longer wasted. Its approach is to research, map, model, and test circular, textile-to-textile systems from collection, sorting, preprocessing, and recycling through the conventional supply chain at standard commercial scale. The work demonstrates that textile-to-textile circular systems are feasible and worth engaging in for the entire supply chain. Because textiles are too good to waste.
