ABSTRACT
Geotextiles are construction materials to which the concept of circular economy can be improved. This chapter discusses the feasibility of developing recycled geotextiles from textile and plastic waste, pointing out production procedures, concerns, drawbacks and possible applications, which have to be in accordance with the final properties of the recycled products. Geotextiles are mostly manufactured from virgin polymers, which lead to a consumption of natural resources. The bonding process is a key step in manufacturing recycled geotextiles since it will have a high influence on the physical, mechanical and hydraulic properties of the final products. The manufacture of recycled geotextiles may be a good opportunity to boost the use of textile and plastic waste as raw materials. The use of recycled geotextiles in erosion control may be a feasible alternative. Recycled geotextiles may be suitable to carry out the functions usually assigned to agrotextiles, which can be applied in agriculture, horticulture or gardening.
