Secondary Materials And Recycled Textiles (SMART) has been at the forefront of recycling since 1932. We recycle textiles.
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Jun 11
UN-Backed Study Challenges Textile Waste Narrative and Reframes Debate on Africa's Second-Hand Clothing Trade journal.gocirculaire.com/un-…
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Jun 10
What happens when an unverified and disputed claim becomes the foundation for international policy? As the debate over textile waste in Africa continues, support is growing for new regulations that could reshape the global trade in used clothing. reusenews.eu/post/how-could-…
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Jun 8
Registration is now open for the SMART 2026 Fall Conference!
Join us October 20–22 in vibrant Montréal, Canada for an inspiring gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and peers.
Register Today! 🔗 smartasn.org/events/montreal…
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Jun 5
A major new study supported by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is challenging long-standing claims that used clothing exports to Africa are largely made up of textile waste. etextilecommunications.com/n…
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May 19
Two recent reports—Debrand’s FY2025 Transparency Report and How Markets Meet Consumer Demand: Secondhand Clothing in El Salvador—are highlighting a reality often overlooked in conversations around textile recycling. Read more. resource-recycling.com/recyc…
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May 16
Un tercio de la ropa importada en El Salvador es de segunda mano: el auge del mercado de los US$3. bloomberglinea.com/latinoame…
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Apr 22
At Antwerp’s SMART gathering, the discussion turns less on whether circular systems are needed than on whether reuse, sorting, recycling and trade can be made to function together under mounting regulatory and market pressure across Europe. Read more. texfash.com/special/europe-s…
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Apr 20
Welcome to SMART 2026 in Antwerp! We’re excited to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and members from around the world for three days of meaningful conversations, learning, and connection. Wishing you a productive and memorable conference! 🌍♻️
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Apr 20
SMART Antwerp is here! We could not be more excited to welcome our attendees to a week of exciting networking, education, and collaboration!
We want to thank Valvan, our Diamond Sponsor, for their support in bringing this event to life!♻️
Let the excitement begin!
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Apr 17
SMART Antwerp is nearly here! Are you ready?
We want extend another thank you to Fleek, Diamond Sponsor, for their impact and for helping make SMART Antwerp happen!👏
Learn more about Fleek incredible work 🔗: joinfleek.com/home
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Apr 16
Antwerp, here we come! We are just DAYS away from the SMART Annual Conference! Thank you to our incredible Ruby Sponsors, who are helping to make SMART Antwerp possible. We're ready to connect! ♻️
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Apr 15
Are you ready to experience SMART Antwerp 2026? Join us and our Sapphire Sponsors for connection, inspiration, and innovation! We can't wait to see you there! ♻️
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Apr 14
Want to avoid SMART FOMO? Don't miss your chance to network with the leaders and innovators in the textile recycling industry.
Learn more about Antwerp 🔗 smartasn.org/events/antwerp-…
Not a member? Be our guest! Register as a non-member today 🔗 smart.memberclicks.net/2026a…
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Apr 14
We're getting so close! We want to thank Emerald Sponsor, Global Marine Transportation, Inc. for helping to make incredible experiences like SMART Antwerp possible. We can't wait to innovate with you! ♻️
Explore Global Marine Transportation, Inc.🔗: mygmt.com/
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Apr 13
Can you believe it? Only 1 week to go!
The SMART Annual Convention kicks off soon in Antwerp, and we can’t wait to welcome attendees from around the world.
Get your schedule set, pack your bags, and prepare for an unforgettable experience.
Registration 🔗 smartasn.org/events/antwerp-…
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Apr 13
We're packing our bags...SMART Antwerp is approaching! ♻️ Joining us is Emerald Sponsor, Garson & Shaw. These leaders in the industry are helping make our conference possible. See you soon!
Learn more about Garson & Shaw🔗: garsonshaw.com/
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Apr 13
According to the Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association, cotton continues to hold strong value across multiple life cycles. Read more. textiletoday.com.bd/cotton-p…
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Apr 11
The countdown to SMART Antwerp continues - today we are thrilled to welcome our Emerald Sponsor, Whitehouse & Shapiro, LLC. Their work is both innovative and inspiring, and we appreciate their support!
Learn more about Whitehouse & Schapiro🔗: webuyrags.com/
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Apr 11
Have you been wondering about SMART conferences but want to learn more? For the first time, SMART opens its Annual Convention to non-members who are considering joining the SMART community.
Register as a non-member today! 🔗 smart.memberclicks.net/2026a…
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