Meetings
The inaugural online meeting of the “Run and Recycle” project brought together all partners via Zoom. Led by Darko Athletics Team, alongside Vere Montis and the Finnish Athletics Federation, discussions centered on project progress and task assignments. Key topics included plans for the upcoming in-person meeting in Finland, aimed at advancing sustainability efforts within the athletic community. This virtual gathering signifies a pivotal moment in fostering collaboration and driving positive change toward textile waste reduction. Stay tuned for further updates on the initiative’s journey.
The inaugural meeting of the Run and Recycle project in Sofia, Bulgaria, spearheaded by Darko Athletics Team, recently addressed the environmental impact of fast fashion. Led by partners Vere Montis and the Finnish Athletics Federation (Yleisurheilu), this initiative aims to combat textile waste by promoting recycling and sustainability.
During the meeting, journalist Ivaylo Vezenkov from bTV highlighted the alarming statistics surrounding fast fashion, emphasizing its detrimental effects on the environment. With global textile production nearly doubling between 2000 and 2015, urgent action is needed to curb its impact.
Funded by the Erasmus+ sport program of the European Commission, Run and Recycle seeks to increase textile recycling and breathe new life into old clothes and shoes. Through collective action and community engagement, the project aims to create a more sustainable future for all.