EcoCircle - A Closed-Loop Recycling System For Polyester

EcoCircle is a closed-loop recycling system for used polyester products. It uses the world's first technology for chemical recycling, which chemically decomposes polyester for conversion into new polyester raw materials. Products made from EcoCircle fabrics are the same high quality as those derived from petroleum.

Why is EcoCircle fabric better than virgin polyester?

Compared to developing polyester materials from petroleum, this repeatable recycling system reduces energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 80% each. For example, recycling 3000 shirts with EcoCircle cuts back on CO2 emissions by 77% and energy consumption by 84% compared to the production of new polyester raw material from petroleum.

How does EcoCircle work?

After textile products are collected, they are broken down and processed to create new polyester fiber with no compromises in quality or variations.

How can fabric made in Japan and shipped overseas be good for the environment?

We put a lot of thought into this question – and the answer isn’t simple. Of course sourcing materials closer to home helps to cut back on the carbon footprint of the products we make. Unfortunatly, eco-friendly textiles of this caliber simply are not being manufactureed in the US at this time.

According to a study by Patagonia, even when factoring the transportation of EcoCircle fabrics and products to customer in the US is factored in, manufacturing polyester fiber from recycled materials still results in 76% less energy use and 71% less CO2 emissions than producing polyester from virgin materials.

In fact, they found that the transportation of products to be recycled into EcoCircle fiber- from the customer to the collection centers- actually had the greatest potential to produce environmental impacts.

We counter this impact by making our EcoCircle 100% Recycled reuseit™ Bags built to last. Our bags are meant to last for years and years, which means less energy and resources are spent recycling them.

How can I recycle my reuseit™ Bags EcoCircle bag?

All reuseit™ Bags come with a lifetime guarantee, including the EcoCircle 100% Recycled Workhorse and Tote. When they’re no longer useful, send them back to us for a replacement and we’ll recycle the old bag.

Why doesn’t everyone use EcoCircle?

It’s a new technology, and as people catch on, you’ll likely see more and more of this innovative fabric. Along with our peer Patagonia, we’re proud to be among the first to bring EcoCircle fabric to the United States. By using EcoCircle fabric we're supporting a growing industry.

Check out our EcoCircle Workhorse and Ultra-Compact Tote.

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