Repsol Foundation joins Coleo to accelerate textile circularity in Europe
We are proud to announce a significant milestone for Coleo: Repsol Foundation has acquired a stake in Coleo Network, our waste management and valorisation division. This partnership marks a major step forward in our mission to transform the European textile industry toward a truly circular and socially responsible model. With the support of Repsol Foundation, we […]
European Circular Textile Coalition
The new European Circular Textile Coalition calls for a circular textile economy: “a world without waste is possible” Us, and 11 other companies representing the textile value chain, we launched the European Circular Textile Coalition’s manifesto for a fully circular textile economy, urging the EU to transform post-consumer textile waste into a driver of green […]
Marc Puyuelo, en los cimientos del reciclaje en España
Modaes conversa con Marc Puyuelo sobre el desarrollo del reciclaje textil en España y el papel de Coleo en la construcción de una cadena de valor circular. Read the original article
Resale: From Sustainability to Marketing Strategy
This morning I read a report on Blue Banana: 31% of its sales come from e-commerce. For context, the average is 25% in Spain and France, and 40% in the UK There was a time when e-commerce was a playground for small players testing ideas without major costs. Many big brands ignored it. Today, no […]
Breaking the Incineration Taboo – But Not Too Much
A post by Marc Puyuelo – Head of Strategy Balancing today’s waste crisis with tomorrow’s need for circular feedstock 1. Introduction Europe is at a crossroads. With the transposition of the Waste Framework Directive underway, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems in textiles face a decisive moment. The present context is complex: Reuse markets are […]
Consumers are ready to buy recycled garments
Why hasn’t the market exploded (yet)? I truly believe consumers are asking for sustainable products, yet demand for recycled textiles and garments hasn’t taken off. In my view, the reason is simple: there isn’t enough supply in the market; not enough recycled garments on shop floors. Consumers are interested. Surveys and statistics show consistent optimism. […]
Can Spain become a recycling hub?
The combination of climate pressure and the ambitious European goals for a circular economy is profoundly transforming the industrial landscape. In this context, Spain faces a strategic opportunity: to become a European leader in textile recycling. At Coleo, we believe in this vision, and we’re committed to making it happen. An industrial base still alive […]
Coleo as social support
In previous posts you’ve read about how Coleo works as a textile recycling company and its concern for the environment (terms like textile to textile, closed/open loop, pre/post consumer might ring a bell…). Today we want to show you the other side of Coleo, the one our colleague Álvaro hinted at in previous texts: that […]
Case Study — Coleo x Bàsquet Girona
At Coleo, we believe that every discarded garment holds value. That’s why we partnered with Bàsquet Girona to turn textile waste into a bold example of circular fashion. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Bàsquet Girona wanted to go beyond the basketball court and build a deeper connection with their fans—by launching their very own sustainable […]
“This is What You Learn When You Work at Coleo”
We asked Silvia how was her experience with us and this is what she wrote. Thank you for your time and your inspiring words. Text posted in Silvia’s Linkedin: Before joining Coleo, I had always worked in retail — as a Visual Merchandiser. I had learned how to improve KPIs, how to spot what works […]
