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Fashion For Good Launches ‘World Of Waste’ Tool To Tackle Textile Waste

Textile Insights November 12, 2024

Fashion for Good, with catalytic funding from Laudes Foundation and IDH, has launched World of Waste, a free online tool developed in partnership with Reverse Resources, Global Fashion Agenda, Circle Economy and Accelerating Circularity. The platform maps global textile waste hotspots,

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LAWMA Proposes Ban On Textile Waste Disposal At Landfills

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced an impending ban on textile waste disposal at landfills across Lagos, highlighting the economic and environmental potential of recycling textile materials. Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, disclosed this development at the Lagos Fashion Week event, held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria

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Europe’s Textile Recycling Industry Facing Severe Crisis

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

Europe’s textile sorting and recycling sector is grappling with a severe crisis, surpassing even the challenges experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic. The industry is under intense strain due to global disruptions, including the war in Ukraine, logistical issues in Africa and the accelerated demand for ultra-fast fashion. As a result, Europe faces an oversupply of […]

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Closing The Loop: How EPR Policies Can Transform Textile Waste Into Opportunity

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

As the fashion industry grapples with mounting environmental concerns, the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has emerged as a cornerstone policy to address textile waste. This report, authored by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, explores how EPR can reshape the textile industry by shifting the focus from linear consumption patterns to sustainable, circular

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PUMA Unveils World’s First T-Shirt Made From 100% Textile Waste

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

PUMA, a part of a multi-brand consortium that has launched the world’s first piece of clothing made entirely from textile waste, utilizing innovative bio-recycling technology developed by French company CARBIOS. This groundbreaking project has produced a plain white T-shirt crafted from mixed and coloured textile waste. Using CARBIOS’ enzymatic biorecycling technology,

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Over 50% Of Indian Manufacturers Prioritising Investments In Sustainable Practices: PwC Study

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

An overwhelming majority of Indian manufacturers are prioritising sustainability to target a 2-3x rise in profits over the next three to five years, according to PwC’s report — Decoding the Fifth Industrial Revolution: Marching towards a resilient, sustainable and human-centric future. Covering six industries, the study finds, 93 per cent of Indian manufacturers are

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Reju CEO Patrik Frisk Launches ‘Regeneration Hub Zero’ For Sustainable Textile Production

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

In a significant stride toward sustainable textile manufacturing, Reju CEO Patrik Frisk, who formerly served as CEO of Under Armour, is leading an innovative project called Regeneration Hub Zero. This groundbreaking facility is dedicated to processing discarded textiles into Reju Polyester, a high-quality material that boasts a lower carbon footprint than conventional

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Evoralis Secures £2.5M Seed Funding To Transform Textile Recycling

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

Evoralis, a pioneering company specializing in the discovery and development of plastic-depolymerizing enzymes, has successfully raised £2.5 million in a seed funding round. This investment marks a significant milestone in Evoralis’ mission to revolutionize the recycling landscape for textiles and other plastics. The funding round was led by LIFTT S.p.A, with

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California Passes First Textile Recycling Law In US

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

On September 28, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB707, the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, into law. This is the first extended producer responsibility (EPR) law for textiles in the United States. The new law requires producers of household textiles—such as clothing, footwear and hospitality items—to fund and manage a statewide programme for […]

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RSWM Pioneers Sustainability With Progressive Green Initiatives

Textile Insights September 30, 2024

RSWM Ltd, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, reinforced its commitment to sustainability by launching its comprehensive Sustainability Report at the 3rd Sustainable Textile Summit, organized by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The report was unveiled by Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles, Govt. of India, and Rohit Kansal, Additional