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eeden GmbH is an innovative German technology startup based in MĂĽnster that specializes in the chemical recycling of cotton-polyester blend textiles. With a groundbreaking technology, eeden GmbH extracts the cellulose from cotton components and breaks down polyester into its basic building blocks. These recovered materials serve as the basis for the production of new, high-quality textile fibers such as Lyocell, viscose and polyester. This enables eeden GmbH to create a true circular economy in the textile industry and creates resource-efficient alternatives to conventional fibers[1][2][7].
The main mission of eeden GmbH is to fundamentally transform the textile industry through sustainable innovations and thus contribute to solving the global problem of used clothing and textile waste. The company pursues values such as curiosity, courage and collaboration, which are also reflected in the committed team. Their technology is not only intended to deliver high-quality upcycling products, but also to be integrated as a drop-in solution into existing production processes in the textile industry without changing the manufacturing infrastructure. This also enables multiple reuse or multi-loop recycling[7][8].
A central sustainability goal of eeden GmbH is to reduce resource consumption and environmental pollution in textile production. Compared to new production, eeden GmbH's chemical recycling process uses significantly less water, requires no agricultural land, does not use pesticides and instead uses textile waste as valuable raw materials. The technology supports compliance with future EU environmental regulations and contributes to achieving a climate-friendly, circular textile economy[7].
With a successful financing round of over 18 million euros, eeden GmbH is currently building a demonstration plant in MĂĽnster, which serves as a platform for further scaling and for industrial partnerships. As part of the ReCircleTex innovation project, eeden GmbH is working closely with partners from research and industry to advance the textile cycle through technological and logistical improvements. In this way, eeden GmbH makes a significant contribution to converting global textile waste into high-quality new products and significantly reducing dependence on primary raw materials[1][6].
In summary, eeden GmbH positions itself as a pioneer for sustainable textile cycles, which uses advanced chemical recycling technology to create a sustainable alternative to linear textile production and thus promotes ecological and economic sustainability in the fashion industry.
