VERDEinMED Project

09/06/2026

🌍 The future of textiles is circular—and education is key to making it happen.

As part of its commitment to building a greener and more resilient textile ecosystem, VERDEinMED has launched a series of seven Trainer Handbooks covering the most important topics shaping the future of the sector, including eco-design, circular business models, textile waste management, digital solutions, sustainable consumption and R&D&I.

Whether you are a trainer, industry professional, policymaker or researcher, these resources can help you turn knowledge into action.

📚 Download the handbook series and be part of the change👉 https://knowledge.verdeinmed.eu/blog/2026/05/26/building-skills-for-circular-textiles-the-verdeinmed-trainer-handbook-series/

05/06/2026

"🇮🇹✨ Two more Italian textile companies are advancing their sustainability journey through VERDEinMED! 🧵♻️

7️⃣ AB CREAZIONI SRL (beneficiary) on Beatrice Bisceglia (Process Factory) (mentor)

“Through the mentoring pathway, we strengthened our approach to chemical management and gained a clearer understanding of how to align our processes with the ZDHC framework. The support provided helped us improve supply-chain mapping, organize our chemical inventory, and establish a more structured system for managing chemical risks and continuous improvement.”

8️⃣ CONFEZIONI GAP SRL (beneficiary) on Marco Scovacricchi (Process Factory) (mentor)

“The mentoring experience provided valuable guidance in assessing our environmental performance and identifying opportunities for improvement. Thanks to the structured approach and tailored support, we gained greater awareness of our impacts related to water, energy and GHG emissions, while defining a roadmap to enhance our sustainability performance over time.”

Discover more success stories from the VERDEinMED mentoring programme and learn how textile SMEs are embracing sustainability and circularity. 🌍👕

Confindustria Umbria Interreg Euro-MED Programme

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03/06/2026

📩 The 4th edition of the VERDEinMED newsletter is now available!

👀 Discover the latest project developments, key achievements, recent events and upcoming activities as we continue working towards a more circular, sustainable and innovative textile sector across the Mediterranean.

🔵 In this issue, you will find updates on project actions, stakeholder engagement activities and the progress made by the VERDEinMED partnership.

🔗 Read the newsletter here: https://verdeinmed.interreg-euro-med.eu/2026/06/03/verdeinmed-launches-its-4th-newsletter/

Interreg Euro-MED Programme

29/05/2026

🌍 Collaboration, knowledge transfer and innovation are key drivers of the circular transition.

At the 5th Community of Practice gathering of the Interreg Euro-MED Innovative Sustainable Economy Mission in Athens, VERDEinMED showcased its work in supporting textile circularity through mentoring, capacity building and transnational cooperation.

🎯 A key milestone was the presentation of the joint Mentoring & Twinning roadmap developed with CEEBA, aimed at supporting textile SMEs and business support organisations in Egypt in adopting circular economy practices and scaling innovative solutions.

👀 Discover how VERDEinMED is helping strengthen circular textile ecosystems across the Mediterranean:
🔗 https://verdeinmed.interreg-euro-med.eu/2026/05/29/verdeinmed-showcases-its-textile-circularity-solutions-at-the-5th-ise-community-of-practice-gathering/

Interreg Euro-MED Programme

25/05/2026

🇮🇹 The VERDEinMED consortium gathered in Perugia for two days of collaboration, strategic discussions and knowledge exchange focused on accelerating the sustainable transition of the textile and clothing sector across the Mediterranean. ♻️👕

Hosted by Legambiente Umbria and CONFINDUSTRIA UMBRIA, the meeting brought together partners, institutions and industry stakeholders to review project progress, explore policy and innovation strategies, and showcase practical initiatives supporting textile circularity.

🟢 The event also included the certification award ceremony for the 10 companies benefiting from the Textile Assistance Scheme (TAS).

📢 Discover the main outcomes and highlights from the meeting in our latest news article 👉 https://verdeinmed.interreg-euro-med.eu/2026/05/22/verdeinmed-partners-gather-in-perugia-to-advance-sustainable-transition-in-the-textile-sector/

Interreg Euro-MED Programme

20/05/2026

Representatives of the project are these days in Athens taking part in the 3rd MED Innovation Summit and the 5th ISE CoP in-person gathering, hosted by DVISION and MIO-ECSDE within the framework of the Circle the Med Forum. 🇬🇷

👥 Representing Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) at the event is Chrysovalantis (Valantis) Ketikidis, while CTA (Corporación Tecnológica de Andalucía) is represented by Alberto Barranca Jiménez, PhD and Juanita Zenteno.

🔵 Over three days, the event brings together Mediterranean innovation actors to foster high-level dialogue, knowledge exchange, networking, and community building around sustainable and innovative solutions for the region.

🤝 A great opportunity to connect with key stakeholders, share experiences, and strengthen collaboration across the Mediterranean innovation ecosystem. 🌍

Interreg Euro-MED Programme

15/05/2026

🇮🇹✨ Let’s discover three more testimonials from the 10 success stories developed in Italy through VERDEinMED! 🧵👗♻️

4️⃣ PAOLAMELA SRL (beneficiary) on Beatrice Bisceglia (Process Factory) (mentor)

“We assess the mentoring process with Beatrice Bisceglia (Process Factory) as an excellent collaboration that supported our progress toward a more structured chemical management approach. The pathway strengthened internal awareness and helped us consolidate key steps such as organizing responsibilities, improving traceability, and advancing supply-chain and chemical inventory mapping in line with ZDHC principles. The mentor’s availability and practical support made the experience effective and well-matched to our operational needs.”

5️⃣ CARDINALINI & C. SPA (beneficiary) on Marco Scovacricchi (Process Factory) (mentor)

“We consider the mentoring pathway with Marco Scovacricchi (Process Factory) a well-structured and useful experience, supporting an in-depth analysis of the operational aspects that influence sustainability and environmental performance. The process helped us clarify priorities, define KPIs, and better understand how to measure and reduce impacts connected to energy, water, and GHG emissions. Beyond the technical outcomes, the mentoring approach was particularly valuable in guiding internal reflection on the next steps for continuous improvement.”

6️⃣ ELLEMODA SRL (beneficiary) on Marco Scovacricchi (Process Factory) (mentor)

“The mentoring support provided by Marco Scovacricchi (Process Factory) effectively strengthened our ongoing sustainability journey by bringing structured guidance and increasingly specific insights. The work helped us frame environmental impact assessment more clearly, especially around water and energy consumption and the broader understanding of GHG emissions, while shaping a concrete roadmap for improvement. The combination of technical support, data-driven analysis, and targeted training made the experience highly aligned with our company needs.”

12/05/2026

🇮🇹✨ This week, we’re in Italy… and what better moment to share the success stories of the Italian textile companies supported by VERDEinMED? 🧵👗

Discover the factsheets and testimonials showcasing everything we’ve built together through this project! 🪡♻️

1️⃣ ERREGI SRL (beneficiary) on Beatrice Bisceglia (Process Factory) (mentor)

“The mentoring process with Beatrice Bisceglia was extremely valuable, providing clear guidance and practical tools to strengthen our chemical management practices. The mentor’s expertise and collaborative approach supported our sustainability journey by increasing internal awareness and consolidating technical capabilities, particularly around structured procedures and chemical risk management. Overall, the pathway laid solid foundations for continuous improvement and future developments aligned with recognized frameworks.”

2️⃣ FERRINI SRL (beneficiary) on Beatrice Bisceglia (Process Factory) (mentor)

“The mentoring pathway confirmed and further strengthened the approach our company has already adopted in chemical management and sustainability. With the support of Beatrice Bisceglia (Process Factory), we reinforced the formalization of processes and alignment with the ZDHC framework, identifying additional developments within a continuous improvement perspective and with a focus on greater market transparency. Achieving the 4S CHEM certification is a significant milestone for us and a strategic element that consolidates our commitment and credibility toward clients and stakeholders.”

3️⃣ NOVELLA CONFEZIONI SRL (beneficiary) on Beatrice Bisceglia (Process Factory) (mentor)

“We evaluate the mentoring support provided by Beatrice Bisceglia (Process Factory) as a highly structured and impactful experience to advance our chemical management journey in line with the ZDHC framework. The pathway helped us organize internal policies, strengthen supply-chain and chemical inventory mapping, and build a clearer system for chemical risk identification and continuous improvement. The combination of technical guidance, tools, and training made complex requirements more manageable and supported a more systematic approach to sustainability and transparency.”

06/05/2026

05/05/2026

Perugia, here we come! 🇮🇹

♻️ On May 12–13, VERDEinMED partners will gather for our next consortium meeting, kindly hosted by Legambiente Umbria and Confindustria Umbria.

We will kick things off on May 12 with an internal working session, and on May 13 we will open the conversation with our event “Strategies for sustainable transition in the textile & clothing sector”! 👕

👗🔄 Expect inspiring dialogue and exchange with project partners, textile industry voices, and policymakers. Curious to join us? Check out the full agenda and register through the link on our website!

👉https://verdeinmed.interreg-euro-med.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/43/vim-agenda-130526_eng.pdf

Interreg Euro-MED Programme