Plan B Circular announces GRS Certification at Project Reclaim, marking a breakthrough in polyester recycling
Plan B Circular, the UK's leading textile-to-textile rPET producer, is delighted to announce that Project Re:claim, its joint recycling facility built in partnership with Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL), has achieved Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification. This significant milestone validates Plan B Circular's innovative approach to polyester recycling and reinforces its commitment to transparency, traceability and responsible production, giving customers the confidence to make recycled content claims with credibility.
This achievement positions Plan B Circular at the forefront of sustainable materials innovation, demonstrating how cutting-edge technology can unlock scalable, circular solutions for the textile industry. Project Re:claim represents a pivotal moment for the UK textile recycling sector. As the first commercial-scale polyester textiles recycling plant in the country, it provides a solution for fibre-to-fibre recycling at scale, developed through the partnership between Plan B Circular and SATCoL, and currently operational in Kettering.
GRS certification verifies that Project Re:claim's processes meet rigorous global standards for recycled content, environmental practices and social responsibility. It supports chain-of custody requirements, enabling traceability from input pre and post-consumer textiles through processing to final pellets. This milestone highlights the pioneering technology transforming pre and post-consumer polyester into high-quality, reusable materials. At a time when polyester remains one of the most widely used fibres in fashion and textiles, Plan B Circular is delivering a step-change in how the industry approaches circularity.
Majonne Frost, Head of Environment and Sustainability at Salvation Army Trading Company: "Achieving GRS certification is a defining moment for Project Reclaim. It validates not only our technology but our vision for a truly circular polyester ecosystem. The team passed every element of the certification process with flying colours and I couldn't be more proud of what they've achieved. We are driving meaningful change where it is most needed."
Tim Cross, Founder and CEO, Plan B Circular: "GRS certification at Project Reclaim is the independent verification that the facility we built with SATCoL is real and rigorous. For brands looking to make credible recycled content claims, this is the foundation they need. We built this in partnership with SATCoLprecisely because we knew the post-consumer infrastructure had to be as robust as the recycling technology itself."
Project Re:claim's recycling technology is a significant step forward for polyester circularity, enabling more efficient processing of complex polyester waste streams, higher-quality recycled outputs suitable for demanding applications, and scalable solutions to reduce textile waste and environmental impact.
Project Re:claim's success is built on strong collaborations with forward-thinking brands that share a commitment to sustainable innovation. Through corporate partnerships, Plan B Circular is helping to bring Project Re:claim's GRS certified recycled polyester to market at scale. The priority is clear: the sale of recycled polyester pellet to support scalable, circular manufacturing solutions for the industry. Brands and manufacturers interested in securing a verified UK sourcing route are encouraged to get in touch.
For partnership and sourcing enquiries E: Info@project-reclaim.co.uk