Increasing textile-to-textile recycling rates in the EU to 10% could achieve carbon savings of 440,000 tonnes per year, and conserve 8.8 billion cubic metres of water – making a case for a renewed focus on policies to tackle textile waste.
The European Training Foundation and the European Commission have named the winner of the #ForOurPlanet Award 2025 for excellence in circular economy education.
The annual prizes honour pioneering projects across the EU that restore habitats and wildlife, boost circularity, and help strengthen climate resilience.
In this episode of ‘The Road to Green’ Euronews travels to Belgium and Denmark to explore innovative projects that help to reduce our dependence on raw materials, thanks to the circular economy.