We are thrilled to announce that the European Commission funded project, “Developing a Pilot Circular System for Post-Consumer Textile Waste in the Mediterranean,” has been officially approved under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme with an outstanding score of 92/100! Waste2fashion will address the shared challenges of Egypt, Italy, Lebanon, Spain, and Tunisia.
Cedare is a member of the Consortium of this initiative, which is the top-ranked project under the “Transition to a Circular Economy” objective, making it a milestone achievement in sustainable textile waste management.
About Waste2Fashion
The project aims to help Mediterranean countries transition to a circular and resource-efficient economy by minimizing the environmental impact of post-consumer textile waste and unlocking socio-economic opportunities in the growing sustainable fashion sector.
Key Highlights:
• Innovative Pilots – Two pilot programs will focus on textile waste collection, reuse, recycling, and prevention strategies.
• Regional Impact – Tackling shared challenges in Egypt, Italy, Lebanon, Spain, and Tunisia to develop scalable circular economy models.
• Empowering Designers & Startups – Supporting sustainable fashion initiatives and material revalorization.
• Policy & Knowledge Sharing – Delivering actionable solutions for policymakers and industry leaders across the Mediterranean.
With only 10% of 630 proposals approved, this achievement is a testament to our collective commitment to sustainable innovation. Implementation begins soon, and we are excited for the journey ahead!
Join us in shaping a more circular future for fashion!
Learn more:
Interreg NEXT MED Programme Announcement: https://www.interregnextmed.eu/interreg-next-med…/
Approved Project List: https://www.interregnextmed.eu/…/Annex-1-Proposals…
Partners:
European Environment Agency (Spain), Cedare – Centre for Environment & Development for the Arab Region & Europe, بنك الكساء المصري Egyptian Clothing Bank, Next Technology Tecnotessile Società Nazionale di Ricerca r.l. (Italy), Fondazione Museo del Tessuto di Prato (Italy), La Fédération Tunisienne du Textile et de l‘Habillement FTTH Magazine – الجامعة التونسية للنسيج والملابس (Tunisia), FabricAID SAL (Lebanon)
