Sustainability

Global Spotlight On Fashion Waste As Millions Mark Zero Waste Day

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

The International Day of Zero Waste, observed annually on March 30, saw widespread global participation this year, with over 240 events held across countries and more than 630,000 people engaging in online conversations. The day brought renewed focus to the environmental and social impact of

Sustainability

Sweden Overwhelmed By Textile Waste Surge After EU Ban On Disposal

Textile Insights April 17, 2025

Sweden’s recycling centres are overflowing with discarded clothing following the European Union’s ban on throwing away textiles, with municipalities calling on fast fashion giants to shoulder responsibility for the mounting waste. “It’s a huge amount coming in every day. It’s been crazy,” said Brian Kelly, secretary general of the Artikel2 charity shop in Stockholm, where

Dyes & Chemicals

Five Ways To Reduce Waste In Fashion Industry

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

The fashion industry is leaving an increasingly heavy toll on the planet, contributing to pollution, climate change, and excessive resource consumption. In Chile’s Atacama Desert, mountains of discarded clothes reportedly reached heights visible from space. In Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, textile dyes turned a river black, while synthetic fibres have been found in fish in

Sustainability

EU Textiles Embrace Digital Innovation For Greener Future

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

The European Union is taking significant steps toward sustainable textiles future, as recent data reveal both promising efficiency gains and persistent environmental challenges amid rising consumption. In 2022, each EU citizen consumed an average of 19 kilogrammes of textiles—up from 17 kilogrammes in 2019—an amount equated by some experts to filling a large suitcase per

Sustainability

European Cities Lead The Charge Against Fast Fashion With Local Solutions

Textile Insights December 10, 2024

A new report shows that European cities are setting a precedent by acting on fast fashion at the local level—even without strong guidance from governments. The report showcases practical examples where cities have demonstrated solutions to the textile waste crisis and provided guidance to concerned local policymakers. The new report, “Cities and consumption: Local