“be@t – bioeconomy at textiles” Project aims to contribute to the development and consolidation of a truly innovative, sustainable and circular national Textile and Clothing Industry, embracing the mission “From nature, in a circular and sustainable way, to people”.
Under the bioeconomy motto, be@t brings together 56 entities seeking solutions for the reconversion of the Textile and Clothing sector in themes such as traceability and transparency, eco-design and eco-engineering, impact and new sustainability metrics.
This Project intends to create new processes, products, and textile materials, of biological origin (using raw materials from the forestry and agro-industrial sector), renewable, functional and with better environmental credentials, as an alternative to fossil-based ones. Supported by 4 major pillars: Biomaterial, Circularity, Sustainability and Society, the Project goal is to set a new pace of change, implement circular value chains based on biological resources, and contribute to an environmentally friendly culture and responsible consumption.
be@t project aims to:
- Develop new traceable, bio-sourced, renewable textile products and materials (including forest derived materials, agro-industrial wastes and alternative natural fibres) with improved environmental credentials without compromising performance;
- Develop advanced and sustainable production and finishing technologies and processes;
- Explore innovative approaches to eco-design and eco-engineering, to ensure the circularity of all textile products produced in this structuring project;
- Promote the use/reuse, collection and recycling of textiles, economic business models and strategic partnerships, as well as effective regional policies, to implement circular, sustainable and cost-effective textile value chains;
- Contribute to a culture of sustainability and responsible consumption by informing and involving consumers, textile chain agents, brands and other relevant stakeholders.
Magellan participates in the Society Pillar, with particular responsibility for the project’s communication and dissemination activities, awareness campaigns for consumers and all stakeholders in the sector, with the aim of informing, raising awareness, encouraging repair/reuse activities and promoting the “Responsible Textiles from Portugal” brand on the international market.
Website: Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP)
