Circular fibers in the plastic and textile industries

A conference on “From waste to resource – at a crossroad: circular fibers in the plastic and textile industries” brought together experts from various branches of industry, environmental agencies and different Danish universities at Roskilde University to discuss strategies to tackle textile waste.

Published by:

Roskilde Environmental Plastic Society (Research Project)

Environmental Dynamics (Research Group)

Center for Interdisciplinary Plastic Research (Research Centre)

Picture of aged plastic rope

By: Monica H Sandgaard & Claudia Lorenz

The conference

On October 31, Roskilde University, the Ocean Plastic Forum, and Danish Fashion & Textile, successfully hosted a conference focused on recycling fibers in the plastic and textile industries. The event brought together over 50 representatives from various Danish and international companies and universities to discuss challenges and opportunities of more circular use of plastics and textiles.

Outputs from conference

Experts presented their insights, including the importance of a global plastic agreement to combat pollution. Kristian Syberg from Roskilde University provided insights into the challenges that both industries face today, focusing on the difficulties of creating circular business models across value chains.

The day ended with a fruitful panel discussion led by Kristian Syberg, Morten Birkved from the Institute of Green Technology, and Poul Erik Jørgensen from VIA University College discussing future collaboration opportunities.

This was a great opportunity to gather stakeholders to tackle this interdisciplinary challenge and to facilitate the transition into a circular economy

More information

If you want to know more, you are welcome to either contact Kristian Syberg at Ksyberg@ruc.dk

or follow the links below:

Ocean Plastic Forum - Ocean Plastic Forum

Konference: Fokus på fremtidigt samarbejde på tværs af industrierne - Ocean Plastic Forum