LOOPTWORKS

11/05/2024

Looptworks enjoyed meeting so many leaders at the Textile Exchange conference last week and hosting a field trip to our textile recycling HQ in Portland, OR. The event included a tour of our soon-to-open facility and a discussion about the needs and state of the U.S. textile recycling industry. What’s clear is that this is just the beginning, and the need for options and expansion is coming fast and furiously down the pike.

Sandra Marquardt Textile Exchange

10/08/2024

🚨 Signups are OPEN NOW for the Looptworks Field Trip! 🚨
https://textileexchange.org/conference-2024/

🎉 If you're attending the Textile Exchange Conference, don’t miss this exclusive opportunity! Get an inside look at our innovative U.S.-based system, where we efficiently recycle pre-consumer textiles—yes, even blends!—and turn them into something new. 🌍✨

Experience our zero-waste-to-landfill approach and discover firsthand how we’re leading the way in sustainable solutions. PLUS, after the tour, we’re hosting a power-packed workshop with top leaders in circularity and textile recycling. Get ready to brainstorm and dive into the next steps as we build on the energy from the conference!

🌟 This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss—sign up now!

06/16/2023

We’ve arrived at our journey’s final, and arguably most essential stop: . We’re talking responsible disposal of textiles at designated spots or giving them to organizations who repurpose.

This way, we’re ensuring that our valuable resources are being put to use, not wasted in landfills.

Embracing these 5 R’s means reshaping our daily habits and changing the trajectory of our planet’s future. Let’s tackle this responsibility together and create lasting change!

06/08/2023

Embrace the next steps in the 5 R's of our sustainable journey: Reuse and Repurpose!

By creatively rotating your wardrobe, participating in clothing swaps, or buying from second-hand stores, we foster a circular economy. Even better, get crafty by repurposing well-loved items into new, functional pieces - like a stylish pouch from a vintage scarf. It's all about giving a second life to the things we love.

It doesn’t stop with craft either - try on creative challenges like Project 333 by Be More with Less! Dress with 33 items or less, for 3 months - you could surprise yourself with the results!

Join us in our quest to make the world greener, one piece of clothing at a time!

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05/26/2023

Ever wondered about the secret life of recycled polyester? 🧐 Turns out, it's more like a rollercoaster ride than a fairy tale! Embracing sustainability is a shared responsibility, and there are many eco-friendly innovations preparing to shake things up! Check out this deep-dive article by WIRED exploring the nuances of recycled polyester and join the conversation.

🌱👚 Let's glam up our fashion choices for a greener future! 🌎 Share your thoughts below! https://tinyurl.com/4f4a8pd7

Polyester is in almost all of your clothing, and it's almost impossible to recycle. Some innovators are looking beyond turning plastic bottles into fabric.

05/25/2023

🌎👕 Discover the first two R's of sustainability: Refuse and Reduce. At LOOPTWORKS , we advocate for investing in high-quality, durable clothing and saying no to disposable, fast fashion items 🚫👗. We also encourage you to reduce your consumption by making mindful purchases, selecting items with timeless designs made to last 🌱⏳. By choosing quality over quantity, we not only support our personal budgets but also contribute to a greener future 🌳💚. Stay tuned for more on our journey towards sustainable living!

05/02/2023

Textile wastewater is a major source of water pollution. But there's hope for a cleaner future.

Researchers at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi have developed a new technology that uses bacteria to break down the pollutants in textile wastewater.

Learn more:

Wastewater is polluting our environment and threatening human health and wildlife. Researchers in Abu Dhabi have come up with a sustainable solution to help textile factories clean up the toxic dyes in their wastewater.

04/28/2023

Traditional recycling solutions lead to less than 1% of the material actually being recycled into new clothing.

If your organization has strategized how to manage close-out inventory, quality issues, unsellable returns, etc. you know you can’t typically send everything to one place. At Looptworks, you can.

Learn more: www.looptworks.com

04/26/2023

Looptworks may be small, but our impact is big.

It’s our goal to close the loop in the textile industry. It’s not enough simply to buy used clothing or upcycle fabrics so we’re building circularity into our business model.

Help us hold the world accountable for textile waste.

Learn more about the circular product design movement: www.looptworks.com