Telaketju is a cooperation network that forwards textile recycling. The aim is to develop the collection, sorting out and refining processes of end-of-life textiles. Moreover, the network enables the development of business models related to discussed circular economy. In Telaketju, a national ecosystem of knowledge is being advanced, building a platform for the creation of new and strong industry with multidisciplinary collaboration.
The Telavalue project started in Spring 2022. It is directly linked to earlier Telaketju projects. The vision of Telavalue is to solve sustainability and waste problems related to current textile system through circular economy. Telavalue is Business Finland Co-Innovation project which consists of the public research project and six company projects.
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Social impacts of textile industry from the perspective of novel business models
During the Telavalue project (2022-2024), both social and environmental impacts of textile industry will be looked into. Social impacts include e.g. employees' well-being, fair pay, discrimination and......
Solutions against biodiversity loss and the climate crisis may change our current ownership models
Borrowing and renting instead of owning can free you from the need to storage and maintenance of goods. For companies, the product as a service model brings new value and environmental benefits......
Study trip to Netherlands boosted confidence in our work
The research team of the Telavalue project of Turku University of Applied Sciences went on a study trip to the world's leading circular economy hub in the Netherlands in May 2022. The purpose of the......