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India Can Unlock US$ 9.4 Billion From Textile Waste: FICCI–RECEIC Report

Textile Insights April 22, 2026

India has the potential to unlock nearly US$ 9.4 billion (Rs 78,500 crore) annually from textile waste by strengthening collection, sorting and recycling systems, according to a joint report by FICCI and Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Industry Coalition. The country generates around

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How Vikram Turned Climate Pressure Into A Business Opportunity With Ivy Decarb

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

Vikram stood on the noisy, humid floor of his mid-sized dyehouse in Surat, feeling the squeeze from every direction. On his desk sat a stark reality: energy expenses were up 15% this quarter, eroding their already thin margins. In his inbox was a sharp email from a key European apparel brand, demanding a concrete decarbonization […]

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India’s Textile Waste Presents US$ 3.5 Bn Circular Market Opportunity

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

India’s textile sector, a cornerstone of the country’s industrial and export economy, is facing a mounting sustainability challenge as it generates an estimated 7,073 kilotonnes of textile waste every year, according to the latest government-backed report, Mapping of Textile Waste Value Chain in India (2026). The study, commissioned by the Ministry of Textiles, positions

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Ireland’s Circular Strategy Puts Textiles At The Core Of Sustainable Transition

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

Ireland has unveiled its Circular Economy Strategy 2026–2028, placing textiles and clothing at the forefront of its push to reduce emissions, minimise waste and strengthen resource efficiency across industries. Launched by Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, and Alan Dillon, Minister of State for the Circular Economy, the strategy positions

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Navi Mumbai Turns Textile Waste Into Livelihoods With Circular Recovery Model

Textile Insights April 8, 2026

Navi Mumbai is emerging as a frontrunner in textile waste management, transforming discarded fabrics into economic and environmental opportunities through a pioneering Textile Recovery Facility (TRF) set up under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0. With India generating nearly 7.8 million tonnes of post-consumer textile waste annually, the initiative by the Navi Mumbai

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Devan Chemicals Publishes First Sustainability Report, Strengthens ESG Commitment

Textile Insights April 6, 2026

Devan Chemicals has released its first Sustainability Report for 2024, outlining its strategic focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities and reinforcing its commitment to responsible growth in the textile chemicals sector. The report highlights how sustainability is embedded across the company’s operations, from product innovation to resource

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H&M Foundation Launches Open Toolkit To Drive Coordinated Climate Action In Textiles

Textile Insights March 26, 2026

The H&M Foundation has unveiled an open-access toolkit aimed at accelerating coordinated climate action across the textile value chain, enabling industry stakeholders to translate sustainability ambitions into measurable outcomes. Building on its previously introduced System Map, a visual framework that reimagines the textile industry as an interconnected ecosystem,

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India Accelerates ESG-Led Textile Transition With Green Tech, Circularity Push

Textile Insights March 26, 2026

India’s textile sector is witnessing a policy-driven shift towards environmentally sustainable production, as the government intensifies its focus on ESG-aligned manufacturing, green technologies, and circular value chains to boost global competitiveness. According to an official release, a series of targeted interventions are being implemented to promote resource

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DyStar’s Gabus Plant Achieves ISO 14001 Environmental Certification

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

DyStar has secured ISO 14001 certification for its Gabus production facility, marking a significant step in the company’s sustainability and environmental management efforts. The globally recognised standard for environmental management systems confirms that the Gabus plant has implemented robust practices for efficient resource use, waste reduction and compliance with

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Lenzing Group Highlights Bio-Based Fibres For Europe’s Clean Industry

Textile Insights March 11, 2026

Lenzing Group has highlighted the strategic importance of bio-based materials in strengthening Europe’s economic security and supporting the transition toward a fossil-free industry. The company hosted a high-level roundtable in Brussels on March 10, bringing together policymakers, industry representatives, academia and civil society to discuss scalable alternatives to