2023-10-12 05:57:34
The thirteenth edition of the Challenge Innovation competition, organized by the eco-organization ReFashion, has its winners, with the offers and circular solutions developed by Nolt, Wecosta, the Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and La Manufacture MFC (Eram Group ).
Three areas had been defined for this edition, starting with the eco-design of textiles and shoes with a view to recycling. Innovative solutions were also sought for the sorting and preparation for recycling of non-reusable clothing/shoes, as well as for the recycling itself and the use of recycled materials.
The company Nolt, founded in 2020, was finally awarded an award for its Infini Maillot. A project which aims to treat used, non-reusable polyester sports clothing, to recreate clothing from chemical recycling in partnership with Seaqual. The company Wecosta was also selected for its Injectil project, which aims to find new outlets for used textile waste, all via an “aesthetic recycled material” with a low carbon impact and 100% recyclable, for a price equivalent to a virgin plastic material. .
Another winner is none other than the Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission (CEA). Its Upnyl-tex project concerns a new method of chemical recycling of polyamides, to obtain a “high added value” material that can act as a flame retardant, or in water treatment and CO2 capture. The MFC Manufacture of the Eram group, for its part, attracted attention with its Pure project to recycle polyurethane foams from insoles to, mixed with production waste, use them on new shoes.
The presentation of these Challenge Innovation 2023 prizes comes as ReFashion has just held its ReFashion Day on October 10. A day of exchange between specialists and professionals which notably highlighted the importance of educating young consumers regarding fashion consumption (read our dedicated article).
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