In February, 3drivers travelled to the Autonomous Region of the Azores to carry out textile characterisations as part of the INTERREG VI D Madeira-Azores-Canary Islands (MAC 2021–2027) project – “TEXTIL: Weaving a Sustainable Future”.

The characterisation work is part of the characterisation and diagnosis of the textile and textile waste management system in Azores, contributing to a better understanding of existing flows and to the definition of solutions that promote more efficient and circular management.

The characterisation work was carried out at the facilities of TERAMB on Terceira Island and MUSAMI on São Miguel Island, with a total of 297 kg of textiles analysed.

The TEXTIL project aims to promote the transition to more sustainable models of textile production and consumption, and involves the participation of regional and local governments, associations and academic institutions from the island regions of Macaronesia and other partner African countries.

The Autonomous Region of Azores is participating in the project through the Regional Directorate for the Environment and Climate Action, with the support of the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action, an INTERREG partner.

Find out more about the TEXTIL project here.