named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Regulatory Landscape Analysis
Tracks and analyzes global policies, regulations, and legislative trends related to textile circularity, extended producer responsibility, and textile-to-textile recycling systems.
Steering Committee Collaboration
Facilitates industry leadership and strategic guidance through regional Steering Committees in the Americas and Europe, composed of major textile and apparel companies.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Sustainable Fashion & Textile Circularity 5 activities
- Advocating for systemic transition to circular textile systemsLeads and advances efforts to transform the textile industry through collaboration, public commitments, and policy advocacy. This includes leading a Commitment to Action through the Clinton Global Initiative to scale textile-to-textile recycling and promoting a value hierarchy for post-consumer textile management.
- Building industry capacity for circular textile systemsHosts webinars, workshops, and educational initiatives to build industry-wide knowledge and readiness for circular practices. This includes translating research into action, convening practitioners, and co-convening working groups such as the CSTIM Working Group to explore scalable solutions. Also develops educational materials for brands and consumers on responsible textile disposal.
- Developing tools to map and visualize the textile recycling ecosystemDeveloping a used textile mapping tool to identify and connect key actors across the recycling value chain, including collectors, sorters, processors, recyclers, fiber producers, yarn spinners, fabric mills, and product manufacturers.
- Facilitating cross-sector collaboration and innovation in textile recyclingConnects technology developers with industry partners to pilot and scale textile-to-textile recycling solutions. Convenes stakeholders including brands, recyclers, sorters, and material scientists to assess systemic challenges and advance circular models. Also facilitates collaboration among chemical recyclers to address sector-wide barriers.
- Providing expert advisory services on circular economy integrationOffers expert guidance to businesses on integrating circular principles into their operations, including material sourcing strategies and end-of-life solutions for textiles.
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Toxic Chemicals and Plastics Reform 1 activity
- Conducting research on textile circularity and recycling technologiesProduces in-depth research, white papers, and reports on textile waste, recycling technologies, mass balance in chemical recycling, life cycle assessments of recycled materials, and global policy frameworks. Key publications include “Tipping the Scales: Mass Balance in Chemical Recycling,” “Rags to Revenue,” and “Toward Circular Systems for Trims and Ignored Materials (CSTIM),” all based on real-world data and fieldwork to guide industry decisions.
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Textile Waste Diversion and Reuse 1 activity
- Implementing textile-to-textile recycling programsLaunches and operates post-consumer textile recycling programs in collaboration with industry partners, including a commitment to recycle 325 tons of used textiles (150 tons cotton, 100 tons polyester, 75 tons other fibers) through reuse, recycling, and systems change pathways. The organization has launched six or more such programs and conducts multi-stakeholder trials covering collection, sorting, and recycled textile production.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$836K
Contributions & grants$15K2%
Program service revenue$748K90%
Investment income$72K9%
Other revenue$636
expenses
Total expenses$1.47M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$774K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.33M
Cash$2.20M
Investments$0
Liabilities$85K
Net assets$2.25M
Liquid reserves17.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -64.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARLA MAGRUDER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $225K |
| SHELLY GOTTSCHAMER | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $160K |
board members · 5
- ALICE HARTLEY — DIRECTOR
- EDWARD DENES — TREASURER
- EILEEN MOCKUS — DIRECTOR
- STEVEN BETHELL — DIRECTOR
- TRICIA CAREY — SECRETARY
relationships · 56
Who they work with
- AFIRM Group Partner — Member of the Americas Steering Committee, providing leadership and industry expertise to shape initiatives
- Alliance of Chemical Textiles Recyclers Partner — Collaborative network providing input for the development of the "Tipping the Scales" white paper on mass balance in chemical recycling.
- Avery Dennison Partner — Collaborates with Accelerating Circularity in the CSTIM initiative to address challenges in textile recycling related to trims.
- Avery Dennison Partner — Represented on both the Americas and European Steering Committees, contributing strategic guidance and industry knowledge
- BEMIS Partner — Collaborates with Accelerating Circularity in the CSTIM initiative to address challenges in textile recycling related to trims.
- Bank & Vogue Ltd./Ltee Partner — Member of the Americas Steering Committee, offering industry leadership and collaborative engagement
- BlockTexx Partner — Member of the Alliance of Chemical Recycling (ACTR) hosted by Accelerating Circularity
- Circular Systems for Trims and Ignored Materials (CSTIM) Working Group Partner — Collaborates with the CSTIM Working Group to explore design, data, and collaboration strategies for scaling circular textile recycling.
- Clinton Global Initiative Partner — Collaborates on a Commitment to Action to scale textile-to-textile recycling.
- Clinton Global Initiative Partner — Partnered with Clinton Global Initiative on a Commitment to Action to advance circular economy solutions for textiles.
- Cotton Board Partner — Karla Magruder currently serves on the Cotton Board since 2023.
- Cure Polyester Rejuvenation Partner — Member of the Alliance of Chemical Recycling (ACTR) hosted by Accelerating Circularity
- Eastman Partner — Member of the Alliance of Chemical Recycling (ACTR) hosted by Accelerating Circularity
- Enviu Partner — Member of the European Steering Committee, contributing circular economy innovation expertise
- Esther Verburg Partner — Director on the Board of Accelerating Circularity Inc.
- European Commission Government — References the European Commission's planned Circular Economy Act and related regulatory initiatives.
- Flex Partner — Member of the Americas Steering Committee (via Parkdale), offering industry leadership
- GIOtex Partner — Member of the Americas Steering Committee, contributing technical and operational expertise
- GR3N Partner — Member of both the Americas and European Steering Committees, contributing strategic guidance and technical insight
- GR3N Partner — Member of the Alliance of Chemical Recycling (ACTR) hosted by Accelerating Circularity
- IRC Partner — Member of the Alliance of Chemical Recycling (ACTR) hosted by Accelerating Circularity
- Janell Hibbard Partner — Director on the Board of Accelerating Circularity Inc.
- Karla Magruder Partner — Founder and Board Chair of Accelerating Circularity Inc.
- Kemira Partner — Member of the Alliance of Chemical Recycling (ACTR) hosted by Accelerating Circularity
- Kolon Industries Partner — Member of the European Steering Committee, offering technical and industrial leadership
- Laudes Foundation Funder — Supports research and advocacy efforts in the European Union to drive systemic change toward a circular economy
- Lenzing Partner — Member of both the Americas and European Steering Committees, providing leadership and technical expertise
- Micke Magnusson Partner — Director on the Board of Accelerating Circularity Inc.
- Nike Partner — Member of the Americas Steering Committee, contributing expertise and strategic vision to circular economy initiatives
- RE&UP Partner — Member of the European Steering Committee, contributing advanced recycling and upcycling innovation
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Circular Systems Development through Stakeholder Collaborationmethodology: stakeholder-led collaborationBy convening diverse stakeholders across the textile value chain, we co-develop and scale circular systems because shared learning and multi-party alignment accelerates systemic change and implementation readiness.
- Data-Driven Guidance for Industry Transformationmethodology: data-driven industry guidanceBy generating real-world data and fieldwork insights, we produce accessible guidance that enables industry leaders to design and scale circular textile systems because evidence-based practices reduce risk and increase adoption.
- Hierarchical Value Recovery in Textile Circularitymethodology: textile value hierarchyWe prioritize the full textile hierarchy—reduce, reuse, repair, recycle—because maximizing value recovery through higher-order pathways reduces waste and strengthens the economic viability of circular systems.
- Market-Driven Circularity via Industry Partnershipsmethodology: market-driven circularityBy aligning brands, retailers, and manufacturers around the use of recycled feedstocks, we create market demand for recycled textiles because economic incentives drive faster and more sustainable adoption of circular practices.
- Systems Demonstration for Scalable Circularitymethodology: systems demonstration for circularityBy developing and demonstrating circular systems in real-world contexts, we enable replication and scaling because tangible proof-of-concept reduces industry uncertainty and accelerates investment.