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BIR Textiles Event
Textile Re-use and Recycling at a Crossroads

 

Following the success of our first dedicated Textiles Event in September 2024, BIR is pleased to announce the second edition on 26 May 2025 at the Feria Valencia Convention Centre (in parallel with Day 1 of the BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition):

"Textile Reuse and Recycling at a Crossroads: Present State and Future Prospects of the Global Sustainable Textiles Sector – Linking Circular Partners Today"

Building on the momentum from our last gathering, this event will once again bring together key industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of textile recycling and circularity.

Key Topics:

✔ The role of media in shaping perceptions of textile sustainability
✔ How brands and producers can drive circular business models
✔ The impact of global policies on trade flows and the circular economy

Networking & Business Opportunities

This event provides a unique platform to connect with industry players, policymakers, and sustainability experts – a prime opportunity to exchange insights, explore innovations, and build strategic partnerships.

Exhibition & Sponsorship Opportunities

With increasing global focus on sustainable textiles, this is the perfect moment to position your brand at the center of the conversation. Contact us to discuss exhibition and sponsorship options.

Details

May 26, 2025
BIR

Programme

BIR Textiles Event - Textile Re-use and Recycling at a Crossroads

Re-use and recycling systems as essential solutions for the global textile supply chain

 

This is a preliminary programme and is subject to change.

Textile Reuse and Recycling at a Crossroads
Present State and Future Prospects of the Global Sustainable Textiles Sector – Linking Circular Partners Today
9:30 AM — 10:30 AM
Registration & Welcome Coffee
10:30 AM — 11:00 AM
Welcome and opening remarks followed by a Keynote presentation
11:00 AM — 12:45 PM
Session 1 – Policy and the Future role of reuse & upholding the waste hierarchy
12:45 PM — 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch
2:00 PM — 3:15 PM
Session 2 – Opportunities, Barriers and Potential Consequences of policies on global trade flows
3:15 PM — 3:45 PM
Afternoon Break
3:45 PM — 4:35 PM
Session 3 – Completing Circularity - Working with Producers to deliver circular textiles models
4:35 PM — 5:00 PM
Closing Remarks
5:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Networking Cocktail

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