CIRC

2025-2026

Saint-Avold, France


The company Circ has developed a method for separating the main mixed textile materials, known as ‘polycotton’, which until now have not been recycled on an industrial scale. It has a project to build the first industrial plant dedicated to advanced textile recycling in Saint Avold (57), with an annual processing capacity of around 71,000 tonnes. setec énergie environnement is supporting the company throughout the environmental authorisation process.

As a consultancy engineering company, we provide the following services:

  • Analysis of regulatory requirements;
  • Preparation of the different sections of the DDAE (Environmental Authorisation Application);
  • Partner coordination for specific studies;
  • Assistance provided to administrative services.

A large-scale project on a regional and national scale.

Challenge

Complete a DDAE on an innovative project in a multicultural context, working with American and Indian partners.

Key figures
  1. 71,000 t/ of treated used textiles
  2. 39,000 tons/year of cellulosic fibers produced
  3. 20,000 tons of PTA produced annually
  4. 7,500 tons of MEG produced per year
Expertise
  1. DDAE
  2. ICPE
  3. Materials recycling