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The collaboration between Textile Exchange and Fashion for Good on the Tracing Textile Waste Project is a commendable step towards improving sustainability in the fashion industry. This initiative's focus on standardizing data collection and creating open-source tools will significantly enhance transparency and efficiency in textile waste management. By aligning efforts to create a closed-loop system, the project sets a strong example for other industries to follow. It's encouraging to see such proactive measures being taken to address waste and promote responsible recycling practices. As the project progresses, it will be interesting to see how its framework can be scaled and integrated into broader recycled supply chains, fostering a more sustainable future for fashion

Circular: from waste to wealth. Join us at the Global Fashion Conference 2024, in 11-12 october and know more. How waste is becoming the new raw material to many other industries, reducing the negative impact, in the way to zero waste and zero emissions. #gfc2024 #circulareconomy

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 

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

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 EU is revolutionizing the fashion industry with new rules to combat overconsumption and waste. Here's a quick look from Earth.Org: 👕 Eco-friendly Designs: The Eco-design Regulation boosts circularity, encouraging durable materials, waterless dyeing, and repair services. Economic incentives make sustainable fashion more accessible. 🔄 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): From Jan 1, 2025, brands are fully responsible for the textile lifecycle, promoting reuse and recycling, and strict regulation of textile waste exports. 📉 Microplastics Reduction: Stringent rules minimize microplastic shedding, with innovations like washing machine filters for a cleaner environment. 📲 Transparency & Fairness: Mandatory digital product passports ensure supply chain transparency. The upcoming Corporate Sustainability Directive holds companies accountable for human rights and environmental impact. 🤺 Combatting Greenwashing: The Green Claims Initiative tightens rules against deceptive greenwashing, ensuring claims are backed by recognized labels. The EU's sustainability commitment is reshaping the fashion industry globally. Let's celebrate these positive strides towards a more sustainable and circular fashion ecosystem! DC1 – Changing the Planet Bit by Byte™ ♻ #SustainableFashion #CircularEconomy #EUInitiatives #FastFashion

Having designed for big brands, I’ve seen firsthand how polyester and plastic dominate fashion, often in disposable, fast-fashion items. My passion lies in shifting this narrative—advocating for noble, sustainable materials and closed-loop design, where quality and responsibility drive innovation. 🌱♻️ #SustainableDesign #ClosedLoop #SlowFashion #DesignForGood #FutureOfFashion”

🔴 The Shocking Reality of Fashion and Textile Waste As someone recently involved in projects tackling this pressing issue, I want to highlight the shocking reality of fashion and textile waste. 👔 The fashion industry, especially fast fashion, is notorious for its staggering environmental impact. Did you know that up to 26% of Europe's textile waste could be recycled by 2030, generating billions in economic output and creating thousands of jobs? Yet, currently, only about 1% of textiles globally are recycled into new clothes. 1%! This low recycling rate is exacerbated by the industry's reliance on cheap, unsustainable materials like polyester, which is derived from fossil fuels and contributes to microplastic pollution in our oceans. 👕 The fashion sector also exploits labor in developing countries, highlighting the ethical issues intertwined with environmental ones. Recent initiatives show promise, such as Worn Again’s new recycling demo plant and partnerships like the one between Eastman and Patagonia, aiming to tackle pre- and post-consumer clothing waste. But it's clear that more collaboration, funding, and stringent policies are needed. 💶 ♻ The EU's call for mandatory recycled fiber content by 2030 is a step in the right direction but lacks the precision and enforcement needed to make a real impact. It's time for the fashion industry to commit to real change. Brands must move beyond token sustainable collections and embrace comprehensive recycling and sustainable production practices. Shoppers can also play a role by demanding transparency and choosing more sustainable options🌍👗 It's time to choose: will we prioritize fleeting fashion trends or commit to sustainable practices that ensure a healthier planet for future generations? 🌍💡 For those interested, check out the latest research and initiatives tackling this issue: 👉https://lnkd.in/eMG-TnWw 👉https://lnkd.in/eTWzyuSW 👉https://lnkd.in/eSUba7JN 👉https://lnkd.in/eXsaT8Tt #SustainableFashion #TextileWaste #CircularEconomy #FastFashion

We are building a new material future, together! Our innovator Ambercycle is joining forces with Gap Inc. to leverage textile-to-textile recycled materials in Athleta products ♻️👕 Starting in 2026, the brand plans to use the innovator’s regenerated polyester high-performance material created from end-of-life textiles, cycora®, at scale.  “As the demand for circular materials rises, we are delighted to collaborate with like-minded brands in the performance sector, such as Athleta. Together, we are not only creating high-quality garments but also driving forward the circular fashion movement.” — Shay Sethi, CEO of Ambercycle. This collaboration demonstrates the growing demand for circular materials made from textile-to-textile regeneration and reaffirms the innovator’s efforts towards a circular fashion industry. Read more about our the innovator’s partnership here: https://lnkd.in/eQvxfi2c #textilerecycling #circulareconomy #sustainability #partnership #fashionindustry

🐠  A deep dive into understanding the environmental impact of fashion. The fashion industry accounts for 1.8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it the third most polluting industry. 👣 The industry faces difficulties in reducing its carbon footprint because of the complexity of global supply chains, which lack transparency, making traceability and accountability difficult. Krishma Sabbarwal explains the complexity of issues throughout the clothing lifecycle. ♻ The article highlights:   1️⃣ Raw Material Extraction 🌱 The dyeing and treatment processes applied to garments comprise approximately 17-20% of total industrial water pollution. 2️⃣ Shipping & Distribution 🚛 One T-shirt is considered to have travelled thousands of miles across multiple countries before arriving to consumers. 3️⃣ End of Life 🗑 In total, 92 million tons of textile waste, equivalent to 87% of materials and fibres, end up in landfills and incinerators worldwide. Want to learn more about the environmental impacts of fashion? The full article is available here: https://lnkd.in/e_6wMCpz