Textiles (and of course textile waste) are an integral part of human life and are present in various sectors of society. According to the Portuguese Environment Agency (PEA), textiles represent the fourth greatest impact on the environment and climate change, which is why it is essential to adopt a circular approach to their use. In 2025, the selective collection of textiles will even be mandatory as a measure to reduce the environmental impact of the textile industry, making it possible to apply the principles of the circular economy. With this in mind, and with the Bragança Polytechnic University (UPB) already taking a proactive stance in raising awareness of the region’s environmental and social problems, standing out since 2020 with the creation of a solidarity textile bank; this project aims to integrate and articulate with Resíduos do Nordeste, E.I.M, SA the recovery of textile waste in this bank. Over the years, the UPB has received, sorted and separated textiles in various states of condition, with particular attention being paid to textiles considered unusable (torn, stained, among others), in an attempt to find the best solution for the textile waste in collaboration with Resíduos do Nordeste. The aim is also to provide entrepreneurship education by training people to set up businesses with unusable textiles, making a holistic contribution to creating a positive impact in the region.