Circular Soundbites: Episode 1

Thread Talks: Building the backbone of circular textiles

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.

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