Textiles in the circular economy

The role of municipalities and associations in the management of used textiles in Austria

We would like to invite you to the second webinar of the „Circular economy team“ which specifically supports municipalities and regions in the implementation of concrete measures in the area of the circular economy.

This webinar centres on the key question:
„How can municipalities and regions strategically deal with the current used textiles crisis - and meaningfully anchor and support the circular economy?“

Procedure:

• Welcome and introduction to textiles in the circular economy
• Used textiles in Austria: figures, data, facts on management (Markus Meissner, pulswerk gmbH) 
• Obligations and position of local authorities (Michael Bartmann, ARGE AWV) (incl. EPR, EU requirements)
• The role of the social economy and the example of Vorarlberg (Matthias Neitsch, Reuse Austria)
• Regional example 
• Discussion and open questions from the audience