ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION
The Association of Recyclers and Traders of Second Hand Clothes is instituted in order to sustain the industry social and economic importance for the development of circular economy and to control compliance with the European and national directives concerning textile processing and trade in textiles.
As a voluntary branch organization, the association represents its members – legal entities complying with the legislation in force in the country and guaranteeing the quality and safety of the products they offer.
The Association is a member of The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation, Bulgarian Industrial Association and Bureau of International Recycling.
OUR VALUES
sustainable and revolving business model in the industry
OUR MEMBERS
THE PLACE OF PROCESSING AND SALE OF SECOND HAND CLOTHING IN REVOLVING ECONOMY
One of the basic principles set in the revolving economy is to maximize the return of materials to the economy by avoiding waste generation and thus maximizing the value of materials as much as possible and reducing losses in the material balance. The waste management hierarchy first mentions the prevention of waste generation, followed by preparation for re-use and recycling. While waste has in the past been considered useless, it is now increasingly perceived as a resource, and this is clearly seen by the shift in the focus of waste disposal management to preparation for re-use, subsequent use, recycling, and recovery.