Key Takeaways from the Workshop 🔹 SYMCRAFT’s Vision – Discussions centered on how industrial symbiosis can preserve material value, extend product lifespans, and foster cross-industry collaboration. 🔹 SHARED GREEN DEAL Accelerator – A review of progress in 2024 and its impact on strengthening the circular economy in textiles. 🔹 Challenges in Textile Waste Management – Mojca Žganec Metelko from Zavod Knof provided an in-depth analysis of current waste sorting processes and led discussions on future strategies. 🔹 Interactive Collaboration – Participants engaged in dynamic sessions to identify local challenges, co-create solutions, and develop circular business models for the textile sector. Workshop 1: Explored how intermediary organizations can support industrial symbiosis by addressing company needs and fostering cross-sector collaborations. Workshop 2: Focused on real-world textile waste challenges, with participants brainstorming innovative approaches to integrating crafts and design into circular economy solutions. What’s Next? 1. Pilot projects launching in 2025 – These initiatives will test innovative solutions, develop prototypes, and leverage digital twin technologies to drive progress in circular textiles. 2. Building a roadmap for sustainability – Our goal is to ensure that circular economy practices are scalable and accessible across industries.
