Copenhagen offered an ideal location for the event , as the capital aims to become the world ’ s first carbon-free city .
During the two-day event , attendees visited Amager Bakke , also known as Copenhill . Right and below , Worn Again Technologies ( WAT ) and its strategic partners met in Copenhagen to discuss the next steps towards building polymer recycling facilities for textiles .
Jacob Simonsen , CEO at Amager Bakke , comments : “ We were delighted to host Worn Again Technologies , as we share a common passion and vision in improving the sustainability of industry . We both believe that facilities can coexist with community landmarks and engage the public . It is exciting to see how Worn Again Technologies is planning to create the future of textile recycling . As societies , we face a huge textile challenge . This is why I applaud companies investing in technology aiming at reducing textile waste and turning it into a resource .”
Erik Koep , CEO at Worn Again Technologies , concludes : “ The meeting was extremely productive . We were able to take significant steps forward with our plans for a full-scale textile recycling plant . In particular , visiting Amager Bakke was key to stimulating the discussion on how Worn Again Technologies ’ facilities can integrate into urban ecosystems and contribute in a variety of ways . We aim to develop facilities that will benefit local communities as well as supply the textile industry , all while creating a circular economy .”
For further information , please visit www . wornagain . co . uk
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