Collaborate

BlockTexx

Textile Recycling Project

Challenge

Roll out a nation-wide linen collection program to prevent linen going to landfill, recover textile waste and turn into a high value resource to be used in industries. Establish a streamline system of collection, decommissioning and recycling textile waste.

Approach

BlockTexx is a clean technology start-up company that converts cotton polyester textiles into cellulose powder and rPET pellets for use in industries. Data collection and analysis, collaborating with councils and working with Project leader and founders to successfully set up linen collection across the country.

Outcome

Tonnes of old and unwanted bed linen and towels diverted from landfill through collaborative councils, charities and businesses working towards a circular economy turning waste into a valuable resource.