Sliedrecht residents boost textile recycling by 11% in 2025, cutting CO₂ and waste
Residents of Sliedrecht recycled over 100,000 kilograms of textiles in 2025, an 11% increase from the previous year. This effort reduces waste, saves resources, and helps lower CO₂ emissions—showing how small actions can make a big environmental impact.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Total textiles collected | 101,000 kg (11% increase from 2024) |
| Collection partner | Sympany |
| Reuse methods | Second-hand shops, insulation, cleaning cloths, new yarns |
| Environmental benefit | Reduces CO₂ emissions and water use by avoiding new material production |
| Accepted textiles | Clothing, shoes, towels, sheets, bags, belts (must be clean and dry) |
| Municipality | Sliedrecht (Zuid-Holland) |
The municipality of Sliedrecht is responsible for waste management and promoting sustainable practices among residents. By partnering with Sympany, it ensures collected textiles are reused or recycled, aligning with national environmental goals.
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Significant amount of textiles collected again in Sliedrecht
The municipality of Sliedrecht collected a substantial amount of textiles again in 2025 through its textile containers. In partnership with collection partner Sympany, a total of 101,000 kilograms of textiles were collected – an 11% increase compared to 2024.
Sympany gave all collected textiles a valuable new purpose. The majority was resold in second-hand shops, while the rest was recycled into materials such as insulation, cleaning cloths, and new yarns. Reuse and recycling also prevent incineration.
Charles Graft, director of Sympany, is pleased with residents' efforts: “A lot of textiles were collected in Sliedrecht, and we thank the residents for that.”
Major environmental impact
Textiles are a valuable raw material. By reusing or recycling clothing, shoes, and household textiles, fewer new materials need to be produced. This results in significant savings of CO₂ and water.
Call for 2026
The municipality and Sympany are urging residents not to dispose of textiles in the residual waste, even if they are damaged or worn out. All household textiles, such as clothing, towels, sheets, bags, belts, and shoes, can be placed in the textile containers. Shoes should be tied together or placed in a plastic bag. Textiles must always be clean, dry, and placed in a sealed bag to prevent contamination.