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LSJH has successfully created a unified nationwide operations model for end-of-life textile collection in Finland in cooperation with all municipal waste management companies. (We are the first in the world)
(Knowledge sharing is the key to making the circular economy happen. As matters accelerate, it takes a leap of faith, but governments and administrations must also try to create the right environment.) ****needs to leap of faith!!
Since 2015, LSJH has led the development of a nationwide infrastructure for collecting end-of-life textiles across Finland, now covering 97% of the country and serving 5.3 million residents.
In line with Finland’s 2023 legal requirement for separate textile collection, 29 waste companies collaborate to ensure proper sorting before processing.
As the EU prepares for mandatory textile waste collection in 2025, Finland remains a pioneer, having passed the law first, with LSJH spearheading the national model.
While significant progress has been made, much work remains to shift the mindset in textile commerce and enhance mechanical and chemical processes for various recycled fibers.
At LSJH, we are driven by the transformative potential of circular changes in the textile and fashion industry and view these challenges as opportunities.
We envision a future where more companies leverage the success of our collaborative efforts to incorporate reclaimed and recycled textile materials into their fashion and home textile products.
Advancing Mechanical Fiber Opening: Continuing to develop and refine mechanical fiber opening methods and technical aspects.
Increasing Recycled Content: Raising the percentage of recycled materials in yarns and fabrics.
Fostering Industry Collaboration: Engaging in diverse industry cooperation to innovate and expand the use of recycled textiles.
(LSJH is constantly seeking new partnerships and opportunities. We maintain an open-door policy for resellers, companies, and brands eager to contribute to developing new processes and products that enhance the recycling of post-consumer textile streams within Europe.)
The textile industry is in transition, and our core competence lies in helping and educating various stakeholders about the limitations and possibilities of utilizing post-consumer recycled materials. This collaborative approach allows us to learn and improve continuously.
Finland is at the forefront of pioneering recycling development, successfully testing new mechanical and chemical processes. By examining industry problems from new perspectives, we have gained valuable insights through cooperation with Finnish research projects.
While many uncertainties in technology, marketplace dynamics, and product pricing are rapidly evolving as legislation, consumer behavior, and investment increasingly favor sustainability and circularity.
The market is currently in an exciting and rapidly changing pre-competition stage. Although some competition exists in specific parts of the textile value chain, there is a prevailing sense of optimism and inspiration. Industries are evolving in parallel, building alliances and integrations across markets to advance together.
This progress has motivated us to participate in pilot projects like tExtended and others. We welcome the acceleration toward sustainability, believing that proactive action and collaborative investment can overcome existing challenges.
