Bioeconomy in the Textile Industry
From nature to people in a circular and sustainable way
>The circular economy is the path to a sustainable future, and Be@T is at the forefront of this transformation. Led by CITEVE, with the participation os IOTech and 53 other entities this PRR project focuses on the reuse of waste and by products to drive sustainable bioeconomy practices within the textile industry.
IOTECH contributes to this project through the development of a digital platform for industrial symbiosis, in partnership with Kortex and CITEVE. This innovative tool connects industries, facilitating the exchange of waste and by-products to maximise resource reuse.
By simplifying the creation of synergies across sectors, the platform accelerates the transition to a circular economy, reinforcing the project's commitment to sustainability.
A strategy based on 4 pillars
Biomaterials
Creation of functional textiles from biological raw materials sourced from the forestry and agri-food sectors.
Circularity
Promotes the reuse of pre- and post- consumer fibres, reintegrating them into production through optimised recycling. It also encourages the use of waste from other sectors as raw materials for new textile processes.
Sustainability
Drives the textile industry towards a sustainable bioeconomy, promoting zero waste, decarbonisation, the circular economy and transparency.
Society
Raising awareness among consumers and stakeholders, promoting repair and reuse, and elevating the "Responsible Textiles From Portugal" brand internationally.
Innovation and Sustainability in the Textile and Apparel Industry
With focus on bioeconomy, the Be@T project develops solutions to transform the textile and apparel sectors, addressing traceability, transparency, eco-design, eco-engineering and new sustainability metrics.
This is an ambitious project that brings greater innovation and sustainability to the Portuguese textile industry, strengthening its ability to stand out as a pioneer in launching new market solutions. IOTECH places technology at the heart of this mission, acting as bridge between companies to promote circularity and create industrial symbioses that drives the bioeconomy within the sector.
Our work goes far beyond developing a simple platform: we design and build a robust digital solution, created to facilitate industrial symbioses and handle the legal and regulatory complexities associated with the exchange of waste and by-products, making there processes clearer, faster, and more accessible for businesses.
Project Reference
02/C12-i01.01/2022.P1
Approval Date
2021-02-04
Start Date
2022-05-25
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Total Eligible Cost
71,34 milhões €
Grant Amount
14,56 milhões €