5R Solutions for a Circular Textile Economy
Refuse/Reduce • Reuse • Repair • Repurpose • Recycle
SOLSTICE's circular strategies for textile sustainability
SOLSTICE addresses key social and technical challenges within the textile industry. Through active demonstration in four European regions, the project showcases the implementation of climate-neutral practices and the transition towards a circular economy specifically tailored for the textile sector. Our comprehensive approach encompasses all stages of waste prevention and management, guided by a holistic 5R strategy: Refuse/Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Repurpose, and Recycle.
The SOLSTICE project supports sustainable growth in the textiles sector by raising customer awareness, enhancing recycling with new sorting methods, ensuring feedstock traceability using the Digital Product Passport, and providing data and guidelines to decision-makers.
SOLSTICE aims to save at least 4 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year by 2030
SOLSTICE’s 5R Approach
Repurpose
SOLSTICE explores repurposing options for products that cannot be repaired, and engages with citizens and stakeholders in brainstorming on alternative uses. The project also aims to develop a standardised manual for repairing and repurposing textile.
Repair
In four cities/regions, collaboration with repairers, self-repair service companies, and other stakeholders is promoted. By leveraging its network, SOLSTICE forms partnerships aimed to promote clothing repair initiatives.
Reuse
SOLSTICE facilitates garment reuse by developing guidelines on sorting for resale, and encourages consumers to extend the lifespan of clothing by returning unused items to collection points.
Refuse/Reduce
The SOLSTICE’s broad engagement across the textile value chain effectively raises citizen awareness about the need to change clothing behaviours.
Recycle
SOLSTICE will develop and demonstrate four chemical recycling technologies, along with associated business use-cases to facilitate the transition towards a circular economy for clothing.
