The French “environmental cost label” for textile products – Update May 2025
In France, the so-called Eco-score, now officially renamed “Environmental Cost”, is part of the Climate and Resilience Law. This score is intended to make the environmental impact of textile products more transparent for consumers. It is based on Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) covering sixteen indicators, including CO₂ emissions, water consumption, and biodiversity impact. Legal context […]
Feature in WTiN : Creating effective textile circularity networks by Abigail Turner
Link to article on WTiN RegioGreenTex is a project promoting the collaboration in research and development for the textile industry. Abigail Turner finds out what the project has achieved as it enters its final year. Through a combination of policy support, technological advancements and public engagement Europe aims to become an “inspiring example” for the […]
Legislative update on the European PEF Framework – May 2025
Introduction The European Union’s Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) initiative introduces a unified methodology for assessing and communicating the environmental impacts of apparel and footwear products. This framework aims to standardise sustainability metrics across the industry, facilitating transparency and comparability. Understanding the PEF methodology At its core, the PEF employs a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach, […]
ChangeNOW 2025: Building the Future — Step by Step
From April 24 to 26, the iconic Grand Palais in Paris became the beating heart of ChangeNOW 2025 — a vibrant international event focused on climate innovation and social transformation. Marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, over 40,000 participants from 140 countries gathered with one shared goal: accelerate the transition to a sustainable […]
Verantwoord Communiceren over Duurzaamheid – Inspiratie & Inzichten uit Kortrijk
Een ochtend rond verantwoord communiceren Afgelopen woensdag verwelkomden we een bijzonder divers gezelschap op het eerste Ellie Inspire event, georganiseerd in samenwerking met POM West-Vlaanderen. Deze editie stond volledig in het teken van Verantwoord communiceren — een thema dat alle aanwezigen verbond. In het Circular Materials Center (CMC) verzamelden zich gevestigde waarden uit sectoren als […]
A Smarter REACH: EURATEX calls for a balanced approach to chemicals legislation
In the fast-moving textile world, innovation and sustainability must go hand in hand. Yet, European companies are increasingly burdened by complex and unpredictable chemical legislation. That’s why the European textile and clothing industry, represented by EURATEX, has issued a strong and clear position paper on the upcoming revision of REACH — the EU’s flagship chemical […]
Accelerating Textile Circularity: Key Takeaways from EuRIC’s “Threading Up Europe’s Textile Circularity” Event
On March 27th, Ellie was present at the event held by EuRIC – The European Recycling Industries in Brussels titled “Threading Up Europe’s Textile Circularity.” The event brought together over 130 participants, including leading voices from EU institutions, sorters, recyclers, manufacturers, retailers, policymakers, academics, and circularity experts. Their goal? To explore how to accelerate circularity […]
Ellie.Connect & Pom West-Vlaanderen Inspireren: Ontbijtsessie over Verantwoord Communiceren
Op woensdag 30 april 2025 nodigen Ellie.Connect en POM West-Vlaanderen je uit voor een inspirerende ontbijtsessie in het Circular Materials Center in Kortrijk. Dit event draait rond verantwoord communiceren: hoe breng je jouw duurzaamheidsverhaal helder en impactvol over zonder in de val van greenwashing te trappen? 📅 Programma 08:00 – Aankomst, ontbijt & netwerking08:30 – Intro door Ellie.Connect09:00 – Keynote door Delphine Van […]
Circular Procurement: A challenge and an opportunity!
During the Week of the Circular Economy, community manager Amélie attended an inspiring webinar on circular procurement. A fascinating topic, as circular procurement doesn’t stand alone – it is part of a broader circular vision within a company. But how do you transition from traditional purchasing to a circular approach? 🔄 The Challenges: 🔹Shift from traditional purchasing […]
How to Design for Textile & Footwear Recycling – Insights Refashion’s Webinar
Ellie recently attended Refashion’s webinar “Best Design Practices for Recycling”, where we explored the key challenges and opportunities in textile and footwear recycling. A key takeaway from the session was that recycling is not just an end-of-life process but a crucial factor that should be considered from the very start of a product’s design. Thoughtful material […]