In partnership with US-based international recycling leader TerraCycle, silk brand Lilysilk has launched a recycling programme to offer a free and convenient way to recycle Lilysilk products including bedding, apparel and sleepwear. Consumers can send back all non-donatable Lilysilk textiles made from silk and cashmere to be recycled for free.

“At Lilysilk, we believe that zero waste can make a huge difference, so we are leading by example in the hope of encouraging our customers to join us,” said David Wang, Lilysilk CEO. “Participating in the recycling programme is a natural and meaningful way for people to say goodbye to their Lilysilk products when the time comes. As part of our commitment to make the world greener, we are delighted to partner up with TerraCycle to be more proactive regarding environmental sustainability.”

Customers can sign up on the TerraCycle programme page, wash and package all textiles in an available box, and mail the box in using a prepaid shipping label. Once collected, the Lilysilk textiles are turned into a shredded fibre and used as a filler for cushions, pillows and linings. Additionally, for every shipment sent to TerraCycle through the recycling programme, collectors earn points that can be donated to a non-profit, school or charitable organisation of their choice.

In partnership with US-based international recycling leader TerraCycle, silk brand Lilysilk has launched a recycling programme to offer a free and convenient way to recycle Lilysilk products including bedding, apparel and sleepwear. Consumers can send back all non-donatable Lilysilk textiles made from silk and cashmere to be recycled for free.

“Partnering with environmentally-conscious businesses like Lilysilk aligns well with TerraCycle’s mission to ‘Eliminate the Idea of Waste’ and, in turn, care for the planet,” said Tom Szaky, TerraCycle founder and CEO. “Through their recycling programme, Lilysilk is providing consumers with a sustainable option to part with their Lilysilk textiles that can no longer be passed on or donated when they reach the end of their useful life.”

The Lilysilk recycling programme is open to any interested individual, school, office or community organisation.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KD)