TexCycle Eco Calculator: Turning Textile Waste into Measurable Impact
Every piece of clothing that is re-entered in the life circle instead of throwing away makes a difference. The Eco Calculator by TexCycle shows this impact in real numbers, helping us see how small actions add up.
For example, separating textiles from general waste and using them as raw materials or products can lead to:
- Water savings of hundreds of liters — enough to meet the daily needs of several people.
- Soil protection, freeing up farmland that would otherwise be used to grow raw materials.
- Lower CO₂ emissions, equal to hours of electricity saved from household lighting.
- Reduced plastic use, measured in bottles that never need to be produced.
By visualizing these savings, this simplified tool highlights the value of the R-strategies. It encourages us to make mindful choices and shows how individual actions contribute to a more circular textile economy, in line with the mission of VERDEinMED.
Image generated with DALL·E and adapted by Sofia Plakantonaki – CC BY 4.0
Sofia Plakantonaki / VERDEinMED
