The Path to U.S. Textile Circularity: From Waste to Resource

A December 4 LinkedIn Live on advancing responsible, resilient textile recovery

Textiles are one of the fastest-growing categories in the U.S. waste stream and one of the most overlooked. As states explore new policy pathways and local governments face rising operational challenges, interest-holders across the value chain are working to build a responsible, transparent, and resilient system for textile reuse, recycling, and recovery.

On December 4, the National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC) and the Stewardship Action Foundation (SAF) will host The Path to U.S. Textile Circularity: From Waste to Resource, a fast-paced LinkedIn Live bringing together leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to discuss what’s needed to move the U.S. toward meaningful textile circularity.

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Featured Speakers

Moderated by Stephanie Valentic of Resource Recycling, this conversation will explore emerging solutions, state-level momentum, systemwide challenges, and opportunities for collaboration across the value chain.

Panelists: 

• Amy Lestition Burke, FASAC, CAE, Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) 

• Mya Keyzers, Washington State Department of Ecology  

• Jake Slayton, Goodwill of Southern California 

• Fred Olsson, Planet Aid 

• Sonya Betker, SCS Engineers 

• Heidi Sanborn, National Stewardship Action Council / Stewardship Action Foundation 

What We’ll Explore

This LinkedIn Live will examine:

• Systemwide challenges and opportunities in textile recovery

• How reuse, repair, and workforce development intersect

• The role of nonprofit collection and responsible reuse markets

• Market signals shaping textile design and recycling investments

• How national coordination can advance responsible, transparent circularity

Who Should Attend

This event is designed for:

• State and local governments

• Textile, apparel, and retail brands

• Recyclers and material processors

• Nonprofits and social enterprises

• Policy and advocacy organizations

• Anyone working to build a more responsible textile system

Join the Conversation

Wednesday, December 4, 2025 at 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT LinkedIn Live – Registration Required

Stay tuned for more information, and we look forward to seeing you on December 4 as we explore the path to responsible, scalable U.S. textile circularity.

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