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Circular Soundbites
Circular Soundbites is the place to hear from the people shaping what’s coming next within the many industries and sectors Reconomy reaches. We’ll be talking to key industry experts and insiders, offering up real, practical insight on everything connected to the circular economy.
In addition to standalone episodes, Circular Soundbites will also offer dedicated, multi-part series that explore the systems, decisions and day-to-day realities driving real circular progress.
Circular Soundbites
Thread Talks: Building the backbone of circular textiles
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The first episode in Circular Soundbites’ Thread Talks series features Alan Wheeler, one of the UK’s leading voices in textile recycling and circular policy. In this episode, Alan shares:
- The current state of textile recycling in the UK
- The impact of upcoming textile Extended Producer Responsibility schemes
- The role of policy in shaping reuse and recycling markets
- Global trade dynamics affecting used textiles
- Practical steps needed to strengthen circular textile systems
As the UK and EU accelerate regulatory reform across textiles, eco-design and EPR, this conversation provides essential context for brands, retailers, waste operators and compliance teams.