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The textiles recycling awards to debut at textile recycling expo 2026
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The inaugural Textiles Recycling Awards will take place at the textile recycling expo in Brussels on 24-25 June 2026, featuring six award categories and an entry deadline of 13 March 2026.
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The Textiles Recycling Awards will be held for the first time during the textile recycling expo (2026) on 24-25 June 2026 at the Brussels Expo in Belgium, bringing together industry professionals to recognise innovation, leadership and tangible impact across the global textile value-chain.
The Awards will feature categories such as Retailer of the Year, Product of the Year, Textile Collection & Sorting Award, Textile Recycling Project of the Year, Innovation in Recycling Technology Award, and Rising Star Award. Submissions open immediately and close on 13 March 2026, with no entry fee required.
This initiative aims to shine a spotlight on those driving the circular transformation in textiles, reinforcing collaboration, scaling recycling technologies and encouraging sustainable business models ahead of the next decade.
For full entry criteria and categories, visit the official announcement.
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