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56 Extrusion International 6/2025 RECYCLING tive for the textile industry, but also for the plastics industry. By keeping rPET in the bottle-to-bottle loop, we can stabilize supply and prices for the market.” With the EU recently adopting binding legislation that will make textile producers responsible for the collection, sorting and recycling of textile waste through mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, the sector is set for change. As these rules come into force over the coming years, the demand for post-consumer textile recycling solutions is expected to grow signi cantly. “The EU legisla - tion could fundamentally transform the sector. While most textile pro- duction takes place in Asia, Europe is a major consumer of fashion. This legislation will therefore have a sig- ni cant global impact”, Ross notes. By combining mechanical pro- cessing, chemical separation, and bre regeneration, the partnership establishes a model that sets new industrial standards for circular- ity. “Twenty- ve years ago, people could not imagine bottle-to-bottle recycling. Today it is standard. I be- lieve the same will happen for tex- tile-to-textile recycling”, says Hackl. “The textile industry has been slow to recognize the importance of re- cycling, often citing dif culties as an excuse. Now there are no more excuses. Textile-to-textile recycling will become a reality at industrial- scale through the collaboration between EREMA and BlockTexx ® ,” adds Jones. EREMA Group www.erema.com Strong, Smart, Future-Proof No other material is under as much pressure world- wide as plastic. Stricter regulations, rising energy and raw material costs and increasingly ambitious targets in the circular economy are presenting processors and re- cyclers with growing challenges. At the same time, the demands on ef ciency, quality and sustainability are constantly increasing. High-performance machine tech- nology is therefore required for resource-saving and economical processing. This is exactly what WEIMA was presented at K 2025 in Düsseldorf: with the new version of the W5 single-shaft shredder series for plastics and the revised C.200 Duo dewatering press. The trade fair appearance was rounded off by the presentation of the WE.connect digital service platform. WEIMA W5.22 single-shaft shredder With the new generation of the W5.22, WEIMA is set- ting new standards in throughput, ease of use and ex - ibility. The powerful shredder reliably processes hard plastics, lms and tear-resistant bers, as well as a va - riety of other materials. A rotor with a length of 2.200 mm and a diameter of 500 mm ensures effective materi- al shredding. The redesigned swing arm pusher ensures better material guidance during the shredding process, while the redesigned table surface ensures even more aggressive material feed and increases power transmis- sion by up to 20 percent. A particular highlight is the signi cantly wider inspec - tion ap, which offers more space for maintenancework, for example. In addition, access from the rear can now be opened fully automatically and the swing arm can be lockedmore conveniently, which speeds upmaintenance considerably. The new diagonally mounted signal tow- ers, which can also display the hopper ll level if required, ensure greater transparency during operation. The right drive for every application WEIMA offers maximum exibility with the W5.22 shredder: Customers can choose from several drive con- The new generation of the W5.22 with a PowRex drive system from Baumüller and a Tevox ® direct drive from Nidec Desch The new W5.22 with revised swing arm slide ensures better material guidance