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Textile recycling initiatives in Turkey
Overview
Efforts to advance textile waste management and recycling in Turkey have been highlighted through both municipal and industrial developments.
In Bursa, the Gürsu Municipality signed a 36-month contract with Artçev Geri Dönüşüm to manage textile waste. The project involves using specialized collection bins for items such as clothing, shoes, and bedding. Reusable items will be distributed to those in need, while other materials will be processed for recycling to support zero-waste goals and reduce carbon footprints.
On an industrial scale, the Gaziantep-based company RE & UP has developed technology to transform end-of-life clothing into high-quality cotton and polyester fibers. The company reports that its recycled cotton uses 89% less water and reduces carbon emissions by 62% compared to natural cotton. Supported by 101 million euros in loans from Proparco, the company aims to expand its production capacity from 80,000 tonnes to 1 million tonnes through global projects.
Entities
Uniqlo · Gaziantep · Gürsu Municipality · Agence Française de Développement · Mustafa Işık
Timeline
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[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesTurkish company RE & UP develops low-carbon textile recycling technology
Turkish firm RE & UP is using new technology in Gaziantep to recycle old clothing into high-quality fibers, significantly reducing water use and carbon emissions in textile production.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesGürsu Municipality signs textile waste recycling contract
Gürsu Municipality has signed a 36-month contract to collect and recycle textile waste, aiming to generate 5 million TL in revenue and support zero-waste environmental goals.
Sources
bienpublic.com · bursahakimiyet.com.tr · Lalsace.fr · lejsl.com · mersinhaber.com