National Stewardship Action Council Collaborates with Textiles Recycling Expo USA to Advance Textile Circularity Solutions Nationwide

NSAC and the Stewardship Action Foundation bring national policy leadership and convening power to the inaugural U.S. Textiles Recycling Expo 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Jan. 26, 2026) — The National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC), in collaboration with the Stewardship Action Foundation (SAF), are working with Textiles Recycling Expo USA to support  inaugural Textiles Recycling Expo USA, taking place April 29-30 2026 at the Charlotte Convention Center inNorth Carolina. 

As textile reuse and recycling gain momentum across the United States, the collaboration brings together national policy leadership, system design expertise, and industry innovation at a pivotal moment for the development of scalable, circular textile solutions.  

NSAC and SAF serve as the nation's leading conveners in this space, having launched the first National Textile Circularity Working Group to bring together brands, recyclers, policymakers, local and state governments, and solution providers. This working group is shaping the future of responsible textile systems by aligning policy, infrastructure, and market needs across the full value chain. 

“Textiles are one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the country,” said Heath Nettles, Deputy Director of the National Stewardship Action Council and Stewardship Action Foundation. “No single sector can fix this alone. Real circularity only happens when everyone who touches this system gets involved in fixing it, showing up to shape solutions together, in Charlotte this April and in our National Textile Working Group every month.” 

At Textiles Recycling Expo USA, Nettles will also serve as a featured panelist on “How Do We Increase Textile Recycling Rates?, session focused on the economic and legislative mechanisms needed to scale textile reuse and recycling in the United States. The panel will be chaired by Adam Gardiner of Textiles Exchange and will feature Dr. Sheng Lu of the University of Delaware and Rachel Kibbe of American Circular Textiles, bringing together leading voices across policy, research, and industry innovation. 

Textiles Recycling Expo USA’s April event will serve as a dedicated platform for the U.S. textile recycling value chain, providing exhibition, conference, and networking opportunities designed to support emerging systems and scalable solutions. NSAC’s involvement brings a policy- and stewardship-focused perspective, reflecting its work to advance extended producer responsibility and circular economy frameworks across the United States. 

NSAC and Textiles Recycling Expo USA look forward to welcoming industry, policy, and community leaders to Charlotte in April 2026. 

The Textiles Recycling Expo USA is free to attend, offering access to an exhibition floor filled with pioneering technologies and services, alongside an open conference theater featuring expert-led panels, keynote presentations, and in-depth discussions. Together, these elements will create an unparalleled platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and driving the transition toward a circular textiles economy.  

To learn more about the Textiles Recycling Expo USA, visit https://events.amiplastics.com/textiles-recycling-expo-usa. Complimentary tickets are available for NSAC/SAF insiders. Claim yours here. 

To learn more about the National Textile Working Group, visit https://www.nsaction.us/working-groups  

About Textiles Recycling Expo USA 

AMI is a leading organizer of international events for the recycling market. These include Textiles Recycling Expo taking place in Europe, as well as the Plastics Recycling World Expos taking place in Europe, the USA and India. AMI also offers a range of conferences focused on various aspects of mechanical and chemical recycling both in Europe and the USA. The company also publishes Plastics Recycling World and TextilesLoop magazines and produces market reports on recycling trends.

About the National Stewardship Action Council

The National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC) is a 501(c)(4) national nonprofit organization driving policy solutions for a circular economy.     

For over a decade, NSAC has advanced landmark policies that unlock the economic and environmental value of waste as a resource. Working alongside nearly 50 member organizations and a nationwide network of 2,700+ individuals, NSAC convenes  national working groups covering packaging, household hazardous waste, recycling refunds, textiles, and illegal single-use print cartridges. These groups unite governments, businesses, nonprofits, and communities to design and implement effective stewardship systems across the United States.   

About the Stewardship Action Foundation   

 Founded in 2021, the Stewardship Action Foundation (SAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing a responsible circular economy through education, outreach, and partnerships. While the National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC) leads advocacy and lobbying, SAF complements this work by focusing on public education, collaboration, and research to address environmental challenges and promote systemic change.   

With a nationwide network of partners including government agencies, nonprofits, and the private sector, SAF raises awareness of critical environmental issues and delivers solutions that keep materials in use, reduce pollution, and promote equity. Its programs highlight the importance of circular systems and community-centered solutions. Through webinars, research, and collaborative projects, SAF equips communities to address challenges such as plastic waste, toxic substances, and source reduction.