Using renewable energy like solar, wind, etc. or renewable fuels like biomass, etc.

Renewable energy, fuels [Textiles]

Enacting measures that optimise energy use

Energy efficiency [Textiles]

Converting fossil fuel based operations to electric

Electrification [Textiles]

Replace energy sources with less impactful alternatives and enact energy efficiency measures

The Textiles Key Elements Framework is based on the main Key Elements Framework which renders the elements of the circular economy salient and serves as a basis to derive textile-focused strategies and interventions. 

The framework is action-based to provide users with concrete inspiring exemples to prevent and reduce the textiles waste mountain. 

The Framework consists of:
- 3 core elements: activities directly handling textile product or material flows; and uniquely,
- 4 Enabling Elements: those that remove obstacles for core actors.

Under which strategies provide further detail. Finally, each strategy consists of a diversity of tangible solutions which are framed in relation to the sought outcome. 

'Click through each of the seven elements cards below to explore the framework and circular textile-focused case studies in more depth!'

This framework was developed in collaboration with Circle Economy's textiles team. Read more about it [here]( https://www.circle-economy.com/programmes/textiles). 

Textiles Key Elements Framework

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 An action-based framework for apparel brands working towards circular strategies

Regenerative energy [Textiles]

Utilise bio-based, reusable, non-toxic and non-critical materials

Regenerative materials [Textiles]

Replace freshwater with less impactful alternatives and enact water efficiency measures

Regenerative water [Textiles]

Ensure renewable, reusable, non-toxic resources are utilised as materials and energy in an efficient way

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