News – GREEN-LIFT

Group photo of 17 project partners taken during the kickoff meeting in Borås, Sweden, in May 2025. The group is posed outdoors in front of a modern white building with large windows.

GreenLift takes off

Partners from across Europe gathered at Högskolan i Borås for the official launch of the GreenLift Project. A group photo, taken outside UB by Göran Jansson, captures the spirit of collaboration and innovation that defines the initiative.

Over the course of two days, the meeting featured partner introductions, the signing of the consortium agreement, and presentations outlining the project’s work packages and key objectives.

Feb

Upskilling for sustainability: digital competences in the textile ecosystem

The Textile, Clothing, Leather, and Footwear (TCLF) sector is at a critical turning point. As environmental concerns, regulatory pressure, and changing consumer expectations reshape the industry, companies are required to rethink not only how they produce, but also how they equip their workforce for the future. In this context, digital skills are emerging as a...

Jan

Greening the thread: How GreenLift labs methodology and business plan addresses the environmental impact of textile production

Greening the thread: how GreenLift labs methodology and business plan addresses the environmental impact of textile production Introduction The textile, clothing, leather, and footwear (TCLF) sector plays a crucial role in the European economy, but it is confronted with notable issues related to its environmental impact. As part of the GreenLift labs methodology and business...

Dec

From fast fashion to circular economy – sustainable innovation in TCLF

The transition from linear to circular economy is crucial for textile, clothing, leather and footwear (TCLF) industry to mitigate the challenges of depletion of environmental and social resources. Currently the textile and clothing sector is dominated by the so-called ‘take-make-dispose’ linear economy, driven by the fast fashion model. The model promotes a culture of overconsumption,...