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Exploring the Environmental Impact of the Textile and Fashion Industries: Read our latest blog post to learn about the significant role these sectors play in global development and how sustainability practices are being introduced in the same. https://lnkd.in/drzv968y #TextileIndustry #FashionIndustry #Sustainability #SafePractices 

As the #fashion industry grapples with its #environmental footprint, cutting-edge #recycling technologies are stepping in to transform post-consumer #textile recycling. These advances are pivotal in steering the sector towards a more #sustainable future, offering a glimpse into the potential for closed-loop systems within the world of fashion. Read the full article through the link below: https://lnkd.in/dbv4rYDH

Great piece exploring a proposed textile bill in California! Targeted at textile waste and disposal practices, this bill would require producers to facilitate improved recycling and reuse practices. It would also ensure consumers could return their items to be sustainably repurposed. I'm interested to see how this develops, especially as it addresses the demands for circulation in fashion. How do you see this impacting the global fashion industry? Do you believe this will set a new standard? #EthicalFashion #SustainableFashion #CircularFashion

The Environmental Impact of #FastFashion , #textiles The fashion industry is the second-largest consumer of water. Indeed, current textile dyeing and treatment procedures require approximately 93 billion cubic meters of water annually – enough water for five million people. The number of times people wear a piece of clothing decreased by more than a third to an average of seven in the past 15 years, a factor that contributes to the staggering 92 million tonnes of textile waste generated worldwide every year. Less than 1% of used garments is recycled into new clothing, while 87% of clothing fibres are incinerated or end up in a landfill – the equivalent of a garbage truck full of clothes being burned or dumped every second. The 2022 EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles forms the cornerstone of these endeavours. 1. Consumers will have more opportunities to buy sustainable clothing 2. Consumers’ returned or disposed clothing will not end up in a general landfill in a far-way country anymore 3. Consumer’s clothes will shed less microplastics 4. Consumer will have more information about the origin and sustainability of their textile products 5. Consumers will be less likely to be fooled by deceptive greenwashing campaigns from fast fashion chains https://lnkd.in/dtcSQq6f

#ExtendedProducerResponsibility (EPR) is emerging as a crucial policy for creating a truly circular fashion economy. The concept of EPR places the obligation on producers to manage the lifecycle of their products, including end-of-life collection, recycling, and disposal. This policy shift is crucial for addressing the massive #environmental impact of the #textileindustry and promoting #sustainability.

🌍♻️ The Conspectus: Post-Consumer Textile Waste and Circular Economy 🌍♻️ #PDCAInternational The apparel industry stands at the crossroads of sustainability and innovation, facing the pressing challenge of post-consumer textile waste. As the fashion industry continues to expand, so does its environmental footprint, making the concept of a circular economy increasingly vital. Let's delve into the understanding and diverse case for embracing circularity in the apparel industry. Post-consumer textile waste refers to discarded clothing and textiles that have reached the end of their useful life. This waste stream has significant environmental implications, from the depletion of natural resources to the accumulation of non-biodegradable materials in landfills. However, the concept of a circular economy offers a transformative solution to this growing predicament. Embracing a circular economy model in the apparel industry involves rethinking the entire lifecycle of clothing, from design and production to consumption and disposal. It encompasses strategies such as recycling, upcycling, and the creation of closed-loop systems, aiming to minimize waste and maximize the value of materials. This shift towards circularity presents a compelling opportunity for the apparel industry to reduce its environmental impact and foster sustainable practices. One diverse case for the implementation of circular economy principles in the apparel industry lies in the concept of "upcycling." Upcycling involves repurposing discarded textiles into new, high-quality garments, thereby extending the lifespan of materials and reducing the volume of textile waste. This approach not only addresses the issue of waste but also promotes creativity and innovation within the industry. Furthermore, the adoption of circular economy principles in the apparel industry aligns with the growing consumer demand for sustainable and ethically produced clothing. As consumers become more conscious of the environmental impact of their purchasing decisions, the apparel industry has a unique opportunity to meet this demand by prioritizing circularity and responsible practices. In conclusion, the imperative to address post-consumer textile waste through the lens of a circular economy is undeniable. Embracing this approach presents a transformative opportunity for the apparel industry to minimize environmental harm, drive innovation, and meet the evolving needs of conscious consumers. By reimagining the lifecycle of clothing and implementing diverse strategies such as upcycling, the apparel industry can pave the way towards a more sustainable and circular future. Join the conversation and drive change towards a circular economy in the apparel industry! 🌿👕 #theConspectus #CircularEconomy #SustainableFashion #TextileWaste #Innovation #Upcycling

https://lnkd.in/d6W-tUpg The fast fashion industry's impact on the environment is alarming. Each year, 92 million tonnes of textile waste end up in landfills. This is shockingly equivalent to one rubbish truck full of clothes ending up in a landfill for every second that passes. 🗑️🚛 20% of global wastewater is caused by the fashion industry, and around 10% of microplastics dispersed in the ocean every year come from textiles. 🌊👕 Urgent changes are needed to address this severe environmental impact. If nothing is done to reduce fast fashion waste, then the industry’s global emissions will double by the year 2030. Consumers can play a pivotal role by recycling, reusing, and opting for sustainable and ethically produced clothing. As well as donating unwanted clothing to charitable organizations. Companies should prioritize eco-friendly practices, and governments and policymakers must enforce regulations to encourage responsible production and consumption. Such collective effort are essential steps toward a more sustainable fashion industry. 🌱👗 #sustainablefashion #sustainability Suzanna ElMassah

We’ve teamed up with Fashion for Good to trace textile waste Fashion for Good and Textile Exchange introduce the Tracing Textile Waste Project, a two-year, multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at harmonising data and system capabilities in the reverse supply chain. This project seeks to create alignment through an open-source data template and a glossary of terms. It will establish and validate a standardised framework for collecting and exchanging textile waste data between the point of origin and recyclers. Ultimately, the goal is to provide an industry framework that can be scaled for potential implementation into Global Recycled Standard and Recycled Claim Standard chain of custody requirements and for other recycled supply chains, with the potential for broader application across other recycled supply chains. This initiative represents a crucial step towards a more transparent and sustainable fashion industry. By working together, we can unlock the power of textile waste and create a closed-loop system for a more responsible future. Find out more https://bit.ly/3WelgEr →

OP-ED: HOW TO CLOSE THE LOOP ON TEXTILE RECYCLING We all know fashion has a waste problem, but the numbers are staggering! In 2020, the EU and Switzerland alone generated 7 million tonnes of garment waste, with less than 1% being turned into new clothing. This is unsustainable, especially on an overheating planet. However, there's hope! We can revolutionise the fashion sector by embracing textile recycling and moving from a 'use-dump' system to a circular one. The demand for 'preferred materials' like recycled textiles is set to rise, but there's a gap. To scale textile recycling, we must overcome technical challenges and secure large volumes of suitable textile waste feedstock. Designers must rethink fashion with circularity in mind, emphasising materials, waste reduction, and traceability. Collaboration between manufacturers, brands, and recyclers is key. Disposable fashion is outdated. Let's unite the fashion industry's creativity and technology to transform fabric scraps into exciting new designs. Read more Sourcing Journal: https://lnkd.in/ecKSdXGG #SustainableFashion #CircularEconomy #TextileRecycling

Sustainable textile material company Spinnova has emphasised incentives and investments into circular fashion at COP28. I wanted to specially look closely at the announcements done by the company and how it looks to change the face of apparel production and manufacturing in the time to come. Spinnova produces textile material from wood or waste and is an example of a solution addressing multiple sustainability challenges in fashion. Its patented process creates zero waste, side streams or microplastics, doesn’t use any harmful chemicals, and has minimal CO2 emissions and water use compared to conventional cotton. The Spinnova fibre has already been used by global apparel companies such as Adidas and Bestseller, and Spinnova has ongoing collaborations in areas such as recycled textile waste and sustainable dyeing. At the COP28 Conference, Spinnova hopes to build new partnerships and be a voice for textile innovators whose solutions have a chance to help tackle climate change. Get to know more about many such initiatives, read here. https://lnkd.in/gwcXJGPW #Recycling #Innovation #Textileindustry #Apparel #Knitting #Textilewaste #Technology #fabricdevelopment #flatknit #technologybuilt #biodiversity #supplychain #design #socialinteraction #vigilence