UKFT Events, London
As members of UKFT, we regularly attend their industry events in London. These sessions bring together key voices from across the fashion and textile sector, offering a platform for collaboration and shared progress on sustainability.
TRA Conferences, Westminster
John Roberts represents Roberts Recycling at the Textile Recycling Association’s annual conferences in Westminster, ensuring our perspective contributes to national policy discussions.
Textile Recycling Expo, Belgium
We joined hundreds of global leaders in textile recovery at the Textile Recycling Expo. The event explored the latest fibre-to-fibre technologies, policy updates, and circularity innovations. Our team attended in a learning and networking capacity, building relationships with technology providers and recycling specialists.
Conferences and Events
Being visible at industry conferences allows us to learn, connect and bring insight back into our operations.
Thought Leadership
Our team contributes to university-led projects, roundtables, and research initiatives to support innovation and circular economy development. Roberts’ Directors are regularly invited to contribute to industry and cross-sector programmes.
MRWA Liverpool
Oxfam Wastesavers
Memberships and Representation
Roberts Recycling is an active member of leading trade and sustainability bodies.
- TRA (Textile Recycling Association): John Roberts holds a board-level position, representing the company at national conferences and policy discussions.
- UKFT (UK Fashion and Textile Association): We work closely with UKFT to advance industry-wide sustainability standards and solutions.
- WRAP: Collaborating on initiatives to increase reuse and recycling across the UK.
Sharing Best Practice
We are committed to sharing what we learn, not just within the recycling sector, but across industries, education, and community.
- NatWest Futures
- CL:AIRE
- Liverpool Schools Eco Assembly
- St Helens Council – School Recycling Project
We regularly support schools and colleges, including Riverside College and LJMU, by speaking at careers sessions and collaborating on sustainability projects. Our team delivers talks on recycling and circular economy for community groups and educational programmes, inspiring the next generation.
