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M&S, New Look and Sainsbury's join textile recycling project

UK · 2026-09-23

Key takeaway

M&S, New Look, Sainsbury's, and Oxfam partner with Circle-8 on The Circuit to recycle non-reusable textiles into new clothing fibres.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerThe Circuit partnership enables coordinated collection and sorting of non-reusable textiles for recycling.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onOxfam's automated sorting increases the volume of recovered fibre feedstock available to UK textile and garment SMEs.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onRetailers and manufacturers substitute recycled fibre for virgin material, reducing input cost volatility and supporting sustainability positioning.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youUK textile/recycling SMEs gain a new supply channel, but are exposed to Circle-8's operational continuity and feedstock reliability.

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Source: Business Live

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