Launch of the European SOLSTICE project

SOLSTICE, an ambitious project for the circular economy of textiles

The SOLSTICE project, coordinated by Axel'One and in which Polymeris is a partner, was launched today. Its main objective is to demonstrate 4 replicable systemic solutions for the territorial development of a circular and carbon-neutral economy for the major textile sectors. All stages of waste prevention and management will be integrated into a methodology based on the 5Rs: Refuse / Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Repurpose, Recycle.

• 24 European public and private entities combine their scientific and industrial expertise:
• 8 industrial partners with expertise in sorting (PELLENC ST, ALIA), chemical recycling of PET (Recyc'Elit), textiles and related processes and recycling (FUCH, SPIN-PET,
• INDRESMAT, CROMOGENIA, DENGE);
• 1 company specializing in the circular economy (Circle Economy);
• 4 local authorities (Grenoble-Alpes Métropole, Commune di Prato, Government of Catalonia, Circular Berlin);
• the European Textile Platform (Textile ETP);
• 5 universities, research and technology organizations (UCBL, LEITAT, DITF, IFTH, NTT);
• 2 associations (Axel'One, TexFor);
• 2 competitiveness clusters (Techtera and Polymeris);
• 1 project management consultancy (Lyon Ingénieries Projets).

The SOLSTICE project will:

• Organize a new mode of governance to deploy the circular economy through the commitment of all players, including territories and local businesses, local authorities at all levels, and citizens
• Engage all stakeholders to ensure awareness, acceptance and success of the approach
• Develop new solutions to implement the 5R strategy in territories
• For recycling, demonstrate innovative chemical recycling technologies for 4 major polymer families that account for over 60% of textiles and plastics (polyester, elastane, polyamide, polyurethane), under mild conditions (low temperature, low pressure).
• Set up actions to replicate the approach and maximize its impact.

Project consortium