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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Sustainable Development

Dr. Corina Ross

Ross Consulting & Solutions (
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    Description
    Description

    The objective of the initiative TERRE- textile Recycling Project lead by Dr. Corina Ross is to advance circularity and environmental sustainability in the textile and fashion industry through the development and implementation of innovative textile recycling solutions. Through the Terre textile recycling project, Ross Consulting & Solutions aims to reduce textile waste, recover valuable fiber resources, and support the transition from a linear “take–make–dispose” model to a circular textile economy. The initiative focuses on three main goals: 1. Textile Waste Reduction To collect, sort, and process post-consumer and post-industrial textile waste that would otherwise be landfilled or incinerated, thereby significantly reducing the environmental footprint of the fashion sector. 2. Circular Material Innovation To transform recovered textile materials into high-value recycled fibers and new sustainable textile products, enabling their reintegration into fashion and technical textile supply chains. 3. Sustainable Industry Collaboration To collaborate with fashion brands, manufacturers, municipalities, and research institutions to scale responsible textile recycling practices and promote sustainable material management across the global fashion ecosystem.

    Implementation of the Project/Activity

    Implementation of the Initiative The Terre textile recycling initiative is implemented through a combination of operational activities, technological innovation, and multi-stakeholder collaboration designed to enable the circular management of textile resources. 1. Collection and Sourcing of Textile Waste The initiative begins with the collection of post-consumer and post-industrial textile waste through partnerships with municipalities, textile manufacturers, retailers, and waste management organizations. These collaborations ensure a consistent supply of discarded textile materials that would otherwise be sent to landfill or incineration. 2. Sorting and Material Assessment Collected textiles are sorted and categorized according to fiber composition, material quality, and potential reuse or recycling pathways. Advanced sorting techniques and material analysis help identify textiles that can be mechanically or chemically recycled into new fibers and materials. 3. Recycling and Material Recovery Through innovative recycling technologies and specialized processing facilities, textile waste is transformed into reusable fibers and secondary raw materials. These recovered materials are prepared for reintegration into textile manufacturing, contributing to the development of sustainable and circular textile supply chains. 4. Research, Development, and Innovation The Terre project incorporates ongoing research and development to improve recycling efficiency, enhance fiber recovery rates, and explore new applications for recycled textile materials. Collaboration with research institutions and industry experts supports continuous technological improvement. 5. Industry Integration and Market Application Recycled fibers and materials produced through the initiative are reintroduced into textile and fashion production systems through partnerships with manufacturers and fashion brands. This step ensures that recycled materials are effectively reintegrated into the market, supporting circular production models. 6. Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building The initiative also promotes awareness and knowledge exchange within the fashion and textile sector by sharing best practices, technical insights, and sustainability outcomes. These efforts contribute to broader industry adoption of circular textile solutions aligned with the sustainability objectives of the United Nations and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

    Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

    Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer The Terre textile recycling initiative integrates capacity-building and technology transfer as core components of its strategy to support the transition toward a circular and sustainable textile economy. Capacity-Building RossConsulting & Solutions supports capacity-building through training programs, technical workshops, and knowledge-sharing activities aimed at strengthening the skills and expertise of stakeholders involved in textile waste management and recycling. These activities target partners across the textile value chain, including recycling operators, manufacturers, local authorities, and small and medium-sized enterprises. The training focuses on sustainable textile management, fiber identification and sorting techniques, recycling technologies, and circular production practices. Technology Transfer The initiative promotes the transfer of innovative textile recycling technologies and operational know-how to partners and collaborating organizations. Through technical cooperation and project partnerships, RossConsulting & Solutions facilitates access to advanced recycling methods, material recovery processes, and sustainable production techniques that enable partners to improve resource efficiency and reduce textile waste. Research and Knowledge Exchange The Terre project also collaborates with research institutions and industry experts to develop and disseminate new knowledge related to textile recycling technologies and sustainable material innovation. Findings, methodologies, and best practices are shared with partners and stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of circular textile solutions. International Collaboration Through its engagement with global sustainability initiatives led by the United Nations and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the initiative supports international cooperation and encourages the replication of effective textile recycling practices in different regions.

    Coordination mechanisms

    The Terre textile recycling initiative is governed by Ross Consulting & Solutions through a structured management and partnership framework designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with international sustainability objectives sponsored with EU funds. Strategic Oversight Overall governance is provided by the leadership of Ross Consulting & Solutions, which is responsible for defining the strategic direction, sustainability objectives, and long-term development of the Terre project. The organization ensures that the initiative aligns with international sustainability standards and the goals of the United Nations and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Operational Management The day-to-day implementation of the Terre initiative is managed by a dedicated project coordination team within Ross Consulting & Solutions. This team oversees project planning, textile collection partnerships, recycling processes, research activities, and collaboration with industrial stakeholders in the textile value chain. Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement The initiative operates through collaboration with key stakeholders, including textile manufacturers, recycling facilities, fashion brands, research institutions, and local authorities. These partners contribute expertise, infrastructure, and resources necessary for the collection, processing, and reintegration of recycled textile materials into new production cycles. Monitoring and Accountability Progress and performance of the Terre initiative are monitored through defined sustainability indicators such as textile waste diverted from landfill, recycled fiber output, and environmental impact reduction. Regular internal reviews and stakeholder consultations help ensure continuous improvement and responsible project management. Transparency and Reporting Ross Consulting & Solutions commits to transparent communication regarding the progress and outcomes of the Terre project, including sharing best practices, research findings, and sustainability results with partners and relevant international platforms supporting sustainable fashion.

    Evaluation

    Critical Assessments to Measure Impact The impact of the Terre textile recycling initiative is evaluated through a structured monitoring and assessment framework designed to measure environmental, economic, and social outcomes. Environmental Impact Assessment The initiative measures the reduction of textile waste sent to landfill or incineration by tracking the volume of collected and processed textile materials. Additional indicators include the quantity of recycled fibers produced, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions associated with material recovery, and the conservation of natural resources through the substitution of virgin fibers. Circularity and Resource Efficiency Metrics Performance indicators are used to evaluate the effectiveness of circular material flows, including the percentage of textile waste successfully recycled, fiber recovery rates, and the proportion of recycled materials reintegrated into textile production processes. Economic and Industry Impact The initiative also assesses its contribution to sustainable industry development by measuring the number of partnerships established with manufacturers, recyclers, and fashion brands. Additional indicators include the creation of new market opportunities for recycled textile materials and the support of circular business models within the textile sector. Capacity-Building and Knowledge Transfer Outcomes The success of training programs, technical workshops, and knowledge-sharing initiatives is evaluated through participation levels, stakeholder engagement, and the adoption of improved textile management practices by partners. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement Data collected through these indicators are regularly reviewed by the project management team at RossConsulting & Solutions. The findings are used to refine operational strategies, improve recycling efficiency, and enhance the overall sustainability impact of the Terre initiative. Through this structured assessment framework, the initiative contributes to broader sustainability objectives promoted by the United Nations and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

    Partners

    Climate Club Europe

    Goal 1

    End poverty in all its forms everywhere

    Goal 1

    1.1

    By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day

    1.1.1

    Proportion of the population living below the international poverty line by sex, age, employment status and geographical location (urban/rural)

    1.2

    By 2030, reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions

    1.2.1

    Proportion of population living below the national poverty line, by sex and age

    1.2.2

    Proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions

    1.3

    Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable

    1.3.1

    Proportion of population covered by social protection floors/systems, by sex, distinguishing children, unemployed persons, older persons, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, newborns, work-injury victims and the poor and the vulnerable

    1.4

    By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance

    1.4.1

    Proportion of population living in households with access to basic services

    1.4.2

    Proportion of total adult population with secure tenure rights to land, (a) with legally recognized documentation, and (b) who perceive their rights to land as secure, by sex and by type of tenure

    1.5

    By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters

    1.5.1

    Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population

    1.5.2

    Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in relation to global gross domestic product (GDP)

    1.5.3

    Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030

    1.5.4

    Proportion of local governments that adopt and implement local disaster risk reduction strategies in line with national disaster risk reduction strategies

    1.a

    Ensure significant mobilization of resources from a variety of sources, including through enhanced development cooperation, in order to provide adequate and predictable means for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, to implement programmes and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions

    1.a.1

    Total official development assistance grants that focus on poverty reduction as a share of the recipient country’s gross national income

    1.a.2

    Proportion of total government spending on essential services (education, health and social protection)

    1.b

    Create sound policy frameworks at the national, regional and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment in poverty eradication actions

    1.b.1

    Pro-poor public social spending

    Goal 9

    Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

    Goal 9

    9.1

    Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all
    9.1.1

    Proportion of the rural population who live within 2 km of an all-season road

    9.1.2

    Passenger and freight volumes, by mode of transport

    9.2

    Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry’s share of employment and gross domestic product, in line with national circumstances, and double its share in least developed countries

    9.2.1

    Manufacturing value added as a proportion of GDP and per capita

    9.2.2

    Manufacturing employment as a proportion of total employment

    9.3

    Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, in particular in developing countries, to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets
    9.3.1

    Proportion of small-scale industries in total industry value added, based on (a) international classification and (b) national classifications

    9.3.2

    Proportion of small-scale industries with a loan or line of credit

    9.4

    By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities

    9.4.1

    COemission per unit of value added

    9.5

    Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending
    9.5.1

    Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP

    9.5.2

    Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants

    9.a

    Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries through enhanced financial, technological and technical support to African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States
    9.a.1

    Total official international support (official development assistance plus other official flows) to infrastructure

    9.b

    Support domestic technology development, research and innovation in developing countries, including by ensuring a conducive policy environment for, inter alia, industrial diversification and value addition to commodities
    9.b.1

    Proportion of medium and high-tech industry value added in total value added

    9.c

    Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020

    9.c.1

    Proportion of population covered by a mobile network, by technology

    Goal 12

    Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

    Goal 12

    12.1

    Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries

    12.1.1

    Number of countries developing, adopting or implementing policy instruments aimed at supporting the shift to sustainable consumption and production

    12.2

    By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources

    12.2.1

    Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP

    12.2.2

    Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP

    12.3

    By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses

    12.3.1

    (a) Food loss index and (b) food waste index

    12.4

    By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment

    12.4.1
    Number of parties to international multilateral environmental agreements on hazardous waste, and other chemicals that meet their commitments and obligations in transmitting information as required by each relevant agreement
    12.4.2

    (a) Hazardous waste generated per capita; and (b) proportion of hazardous waste treated, by type of treatment

    12.5

    By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse

    12.5.1

    National recycling rate, tons of material recycled

    12.6

    Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle

    12.6.1
    Number of companies publishing sustainability reports

    12.7

    Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities

    12.7.1

    Number of countries implementing sustainable public procurement policies and action plans

    12.8

    By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature

    12.8.1

    Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment

    12.a

    Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production

    12.a.1

    Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)

    12.b

    Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products

    12.b.1

    Implementation of standard accounting tools to monitor the economic and environmental aspects of tourism sustainability

    12.c

    Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking fully into account the specific needs and conditions of developing countries and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities

    12.c.1

    Amount of fossil-fuel subsidies (production and consumption) per unit of GDP

    Goal 13

    Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

    Goal 13

    13.1

    Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries

    13.1.1

    Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population

    13.1.2

    Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030

    13.1.3

    Proportion of local governments that adopt and implement local disaster risk reduction strategies in line with national disaster risk reduction strategies

    13.2

    Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning

    13.2.1

    Number of countries with reports under the Paris Agreement, as submitted to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

    13.2.2

    Total greenhouse gas emissions per year

    13.3

    Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning

    13.3.1

    Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment

    13.a

    Implement the commitment undertaken by developed-country parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to a goal of mobilizing jointly $100 billion annually by 2020 from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible

    13.a.1

    Amounts provided and mobilized in United States dollars per year in relation to the continued existing collective mobilization goal of the $100 billion commitment through to 2025

    13.b

    Promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in least developed countries and small island developing States, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities

    13.b.1

    Number of least developed countries and small island developing States with reports under the Paris Agreement, as submitted to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

    Goal 14

    Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

    Goal 14

    14.1

    By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution

    14.1.1

    (a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density

    14.2

    By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans

    14.2.1

    Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas

    14.3

    Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels

    14.3.1
    Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations

    14.4

    By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics

    14.4.1
    Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels

    14.5

    By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information

    14.5.1
    Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas

    14.6

    By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation

    14.6.1

    Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

    14.7

    By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism

    14.7.1

    Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries

    14.a

    Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries

    14.a.1
    Proportion of total research budget allocated to research in the field of marine technology

    14.b

    Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets

    14.b.1

    Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries

    14.c

    Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"

    14.c.1

    Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources

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    14.1 By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution

    Recycled textiles and blankets

    In-kind contribution
    Recyled textiles
    In-kind contribution
    Isolation recycled materials
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    01 May 2027 (start date)
    01 January 2027 (date of completion)
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    1. Europe
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    Germany
    Other beneficiaries

    The Terre textile recycling initiative benefits a wide range of stakeholders across the textile value chain as well as society and the environment. Textile and Fashion Industry Manufacturers, fashion brands, and textile producers benefit from access to recycled fibers and sustainable material alternatives that support the transition toward circular production models and reduce reliance on virgin raw materials. Recycling and Waste Management Sector Recycling operators and waste management organizations benefit from improved systems for the collection, sorting, and processing of textile waste, enabling more efficient resource recovery and new economic opportunities in textile recycling. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) Small businesses and local textile enterprises gain access to knowledge, training, and technological support related to circular textile practices and sustainable material innovation. Research and Innovation Community Universities, research institutions, and innovation partners benefit from collaboration opportunities in the development of advanced textile recycling technologies and sustainable material solutions. Local Communities and Workers The initiative contributes to job creation and skill development in textile collection, sorting, recycling, and sustainable manufacturing activities, supporting local economic development. The Environment and Society By reducing textile waste and promoting the reuse of materials, the Terre initiative helps decrease landfill pressure, conserve natural resources, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. These environmental benefits contribute to broader sustainability objectives supported by the United Nations and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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    Dr. Corina Ross, Manager