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AL-INVEST Verde Impulsa la Sostenibilidad en el Sector Moda Latinoamericano, Presente en el Congreso ASICOTUR

Porriño (Pontevedra) y Valença (Portugal), 28 de mayo de 2025 – En el marco del Congreso ASICOTUR (Asociación Internacional para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Turísticos), representantes de la Fundación Finnova, socios estratégicos de AL-INVEST Verde, han puesto de manifiesto el impacto transformador del programa AL-INVEST Verde Moda Sostenible. La visita a las localidades transfronterizas […]

La Fundación Finnova participa en el II Congreso sobre Networking y Cooperación Turística, Conecta & Lidera: Empoderando mentes jóvenes y conectando ecosistemas de emprendimiento para un turismo más verde». organizado por ASICOTUR.

Conecta y Lidera es una plataforma internacional de encuentro, reflexión y cooperación en torno al turismo, el emprendimiento y la sostenibilidad. Durante dos jornadas, se abordan temas clave como emprendimiento joven, inteligencia artificial y experiencias culturales. Este evento cuenta con el respaldo de Turismo de Galicia y ONU turismo. En la primera jornada Juan Manuel […]

Less than 2 weeks to go to the Brussels Textiles Recycling Expo

The EU generates 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste per year. Clothing and footwear alone account for 5.2 million tonnes of waste, equivalent to 12 kg of waste per person each year. On 4-5 June, the EU capital Brussels will host Textiles Recycling Expo, the first exhibition of its kind to focus specifically on tackling […]

Brussels hosts the first textile recycling fair

On 4 and 5 June, Brussels will host the Textiles Recycling Expo, the first exhibition of its kind to focus specifically on solving the pressing problem of textile waste, including the recycling of textiles, clothing, footwear, fibres and nonwovens. During the 2-day event, attendees will be able to learn about the latest developments in this […]

The hidden fate of used clothes: a global journey with environmental consequences

The textile industry generates between 2% and 8% of global pollutant emissions and consumes 215 billion litres of water per year. Valencia, 24/02/2025 An innovative experiment conducted by the newspaper El País has revealed the surprising journey of the clothes we deposit in second-hand bins. Over 11 months, 15 items of clothing were tracked with […]

Commission welcomes interim agreement to improvecircularity of textile products and reduce food waste

The European Commission has recently announced a significant update to the Waste Framework Directive, aiming to foster a circular economy across the EU. This revised directive introduces harmonised rules to enhance sustainability for businesses and consumers, particularly in the textile sector. Key measures include the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes for textiles and […]

The fashion industry’s must-see events in February

February is a key month for fashion, with some of the world’s most important catwalk shows, trade fairs and industry gatherings. From the iconic Fashion Weeks to specialist footwear, accessories and textile events, this month brings together designers, buyers and trend experts from around the world. Here are the top events in February 2025 that […]