Circular Recycling of Mixed-Textiles to Polyester (PET) and Cellulose at Worn Again
About Worn Again Worn Again was born out of a vision to eliminate textile waste and create a world where resources are kept in a constant cycle.
Challenge: Thousands of tons of textiles still end up in landfills and combustion plants worldwide every year. Currently, less than 1% of used textiles are recycled, but demand is increasing.
Solution Our cutting-edge recycling technology can separate, clean and extract polyester and cotton from end-of-life textiles and polyester packaging to produce virgin polyester and cotton. Information can be found at
www.wornagain.ch
Role Worn Again is looking for a concept study / techno-economic analysis of the actual planned supply method (pressed textile bales) against the usage of small, pressed textile blocks (Briquettes)
Target
Compare the needed process from densifying (baling / briquetting) at the supplier up to the de-densifying at the WA recycling plant and elaborate the potential cost efficiency of briquettes vs. bales
- Technical need / solutions for the two supply methods
- cost comparison of the two supply methods
- conclusion, may also deepening on
Profile You should be a student in the fields of management, logistic, engineering or similar, open for new challenges in an international dynamic team and have the appropriate skillset:
- flexible, creative and collaborative approach to problem-solving
- good knowledge of MS office package
- Fluent English and German language skills
- Willing to travel for needed test in the EU, UK and Switzerland
Benefits
- Enjoy flexible working hours and flat hierarchies with concise decision-making paths
- Be part of the revolutionary change in textile recycling
- Competitive salary package and stock options from Worn Again
Working time
- Min. 6 month, detail can be agreed on
Start date and location January 2024 in Winterthur, Schweiz
Information and application to jobs@wornagain.co.uk