A group of women from Barangay Payatas is undergoing specialized weaving training as the Quezon City Government moves closer to opening its Textile Circularity Hub on April.

The initiative, conducted in collaboration with ANTHILL Fabric Gallery, aims to equip 20 participants with technical weaving skills while introducing them to sustainable, zero-waste production methods.

The program is part of the city’s broader push to combine environmental action with livelihood opportunities.

Facilitated by the Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department (CCESD) and the Small Business and Cooperatives Development and Promotions Office, the training highlights how textile scraps—commonly discarded as waste—can be transformed into new, usable materials through careful design and craftsmanship.

During the training sessions, participants learn the fundamentals of weaving, from setting up looms to executing basic patterns, while working primarily with retaso or excess fabric.

The approach not only reduces waste but also introduces alternative sources of income for communities often excluded from formal industries.

The effort comes ahead of the official opening of the Textile Circularity Hub, a facility first introduced in late 2025 and designed to serve as both a production site and showroom for upcycled textile goods.

According to Mayor Joy Belmonte, the project underscores the connection between environmental programs and social welfare.

“In Quezon City, caring for our environment means caring for our people. Our Textile Circularity Hub transforms what others discard into opportunity—giving textile waste new life while equipping women with skills and income for a more secure future. This is sustainability in action,” she said.

She noted that initiatives like the hub provide practical solutions to waste management challenges while creating economic opportunities at the community level.

Training began in late January and will run until April, with master weavers from Argao, Cebu mentoring the participants throughout the process.

At the end of the program, half of the trainees will be selected to continue as full-time weavers at the facility.

Interested individuals may contact CCESD for more information on future training and activities related to the project.