26/09/2026
The CII Mission on Waste-to-Worth Technologies delegation visited the University of Borås for an insightful engagement on resource recovery, circular economy and sustainable textiles.
The interaction provided an opportunity to learn about the University’s resource recovery research and pilot infrastructure, including biological processing, waste-to-energy, polymer recovery and the conversion of residual streams into materials, feed. The delegation also explored the work on textile-to-textile recycling, covering mechanical and chemical recycling among others.
The delegation received presentation on Biotechnology, Building technology, Sustainable energy and thermal process, Polymer technology, Resource management, Textile technology followed by Resource Recovery lab and Textile Technology Lab tour showcasing pilot-scale research and technology. Discussions also focused on pathways for taking innovations from laboratory research through pilot demonstration to commercial scale.
The engagement further explored opportunities to strengthen India–Sweden collaboration through joint research and pilot projects, technology demonstration contributing to a shared vision of a more circular and resource-efficient future.
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Sweden in India Borås Tidning Consulate General of Sweden, Mumbai Confederation of Indian Industry