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Today we’re very excited to announce our next big step towards expanding our innovative circular textile ecosystem by launching our first fully owned and operated U.S. facility in Ohio. This strategic location enhances our capacity to meet the increasing demand for scalable advanced textile sortation services, expanding our innovative circular textile ecosystem that serves as North America’s most comprehensive textile sustainability and circularity hub. “By expanding our footprint, we’re making the investments necessary to move the industry towards a more responsible future. Not only will this help us address our current challenges with pre- and post-consumer waste, but we’re also future proofing so that once regulations pass and our clients are faced with new operational realities, we’re ready to support them in lockstep to create the most impactful systems of sustainability and circularity possible.” – Amelia Eleiter This new 32,000-square-foot facility has been specifically designed to support brands in integrating sustainability and circularity models that align with impending regulatory compliance using future-proof sortation technology and cutting-edge machinery. Read our press release to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMYXDv92

INDUSTRY COLLABORATION – Here at Naia™ from Eastman, we understand that collaboration throughout our industry is what drives real impact. Together, we can achieve success in creating the best products while ensuring sustainability every step of the way. We are proud to be building a more circular textiles industry, one partnership at a time! To tackle textile waste, one of our industry’s toughest challenges, we’ve partnered with key companies to advance our recycling technology and capabilities. Check out this video for a glimpse into our apparel waste recycling programs, including our carbon renewal technology, and visit the link in our bio for more information around these recycling initiatives! Patagonia Debrand #recycling #textilewaste #industrywaste #closedloop #circularity #partnership #collaboration

The work towards a better planet comes with an incredible amount of learning, and we're committed to supporting that journey no matter where you're starting. In our latest article, we explore the differences between the terms sustainability vs. circularity—two terms that may often be used interchangeably but carry nuanced differences when it comes to the impact work involved. Click through for a quick introduction, and you can find the full article on The Loop: https://lnkd.in/gqu2iEF6 #Sustainability #Circularity #Textiles #Apparel

We partnered with Aritzia back in 2013 to find more circular solutions for their products. Together in 2024, we diverted 34,666 kg of product from landfill. 👕 We look forward to seeing more amazing progress from Aritzia, but in the meantime read their ESG report with the link below! ⬇ #Aritzia #Sustainability #ESGReport

Our world’s waste problem won’t be solved overnight, and internships are key to inspiring the next generation of passionate problem-solvers. We want to welcome our newest interns Zoe Kelly (Sustainability Intern) and Ahmet Agah Karagoz (Machine Learning Developer Intern) to the team! Read on to learn some fun facts about them: ➡ Meet Zoe: Zoe was born in Winnipeg but grew up in Vancouver, BC. She’s studying Environmental Engineering at the University of British Columbia and will finish her degree in December. 👕 Why are you excited to work at Debrand? “I’m excited to work at Debrand because I get the opportunity to connect with a great team, learn about textile sustainability in-depth, truly explore my interests, and do work that I feel good about. I really respect the effort that the leadership team puts into transparency, authenticity, and commitment to social and environmental responsibility.” ♻ What’s a sustainable brand or initiative that inspires you in your daily life? “I really appreciate the work done by the folks at Distro Disco. Donation drives are held the first Saturday of every month and people can bring both new and used items, generally practical items such as tents, toiletries, and batteries. Volunteers later redistribute the items to anyone who needs them through the mobile free store.” ✨ Fun facts about you?  “I’m currently learning banjo and I am a big matcha fan.” ➡ Meet Ahmet: Ahmet is from Istanbul, Turkey where he completed a double major in Computer Science and Manufacturing Engineering. He moved to Vancouver to complete his PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of British Columbia. 👖 Why are you excited to work at Debrand? “I’m particularly excited to be part of Debrand because of the company's innovative approach to sustainability and its commitment to reducing waste in the apparel industry. It's inspiring to see how technology can be leveraged to create a more sustainable future, and I'm eager to contribute to these efforts.” 🌿 What’s a sustainable brand or initiative that inspires you in your daily life? “One sustainable brand that inspires me is Patagonia. Their dedication to environmental activism and sustainable practices, from using recycled materials to ensuring fair labor conditions, motivates me in my daily life to make more conscious choices.” ✨ Fun facts about you?  “I enjoy hiking and exploring the beautiful landscapes of British Columbia, and I also love to print some interesting designs with my 3D printer.”

The goal to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm truly resonates with us. We are proud to have worked with Canada Goose for the past 4 years, and together in 2024 we diverted nearly 3,500 lbs of textile waste from landfill. Throughout our journey together, we’ve played a significant role in managing post-consumer products by conducting down recycling and reuse trials in Canada and the U.S., while their donation program has helped support communities in Northern Canada. Canada Goose continues to commit great efforts towards sustainability by utilizing next-life logistics. We're excited to continue exploring our sustainability journey together! #CanadaGoose #Sustainability #ESGReport

"The U.S. is one of the top consumers of textiles in the world, driven partly by fast-fashion demand for mass produced, low-cost clothing, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The GAO, which recently published a report highlighting opportunities and challenges for improving textile recycling programs in the U.S., pointed out that current mechanical and chemical recycling technologies 'are limited by a lack of supporting infrastructure,' and that more innovations are needed to make the process more effective and accessible." Developing solutions in North America that can tackle textile waste at scale requires a large shift in infrastructure. Our new Ohio facility is a significant step towards expanding our innovative circular textile ecosystem and will allow for more opportunities to build circular models alongside apparel brands and solution partners. In the last week, we've received a huge wave of positivity from our network about this big news, and our team is so grateful for it. We're excited to see where this milestone takes us. Thank you to Waste Dive and Megan Quinn for this wonderful feature. Read more about our new Ohio facility below. Fashion Dive Industry Dive Amelia Eleiter Wes B.

Whether you describe fashion as your greatest source of self-expression or your closet consists of a few key staples, we all wear clothes and are all impacted by the legislation surrounding the fashion industry. Tune into this week's Untangling Circularity Podcast as Debrand's VP of Sustainability & Solutions, Lina G Londono, and Everlane's Director of Sustainability, Katina Boutis, discuss these impending fashion legislation trends and themes.    Thank you to Cynthia Power & Laura Novich for creating such a wonderful platform for these conversations. The Untangling Circularity Podcast can be listened to now wherever you get your podcasts.

Debrand Expands U.S. Operations with New Textile Recycling Facility in Columbus, Ohio | Amelia Eleiter Wes B. #techcouver

We are honoured to be recognized as a finalist by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade for our contributions to environmental sustainability. Thank you to our amazing team and network for making it all possible!