India generates approximately 7.8 million tons* of textile waste annually, making it one of the world's largest producers. Over 50% of this waste originates from post-consumer sources such as discarded clothing, home textiles, and footwear. The growing prevalence of fast fashion and inadequate recycling infrastructure have exacerbated textile waste as an environmental challenge. *Fashion for Good
Toxic chemicals, dyes, and synthetic microplastics from waste seep into soil and water, contaminating ecosystems and threatening nearby communities. These pollutants not only disrupt aquatic life but also enter the food chain, posing serious health risks to both humans and animals.
Proper textile waste management enhances environmental performance metrics, enabling businesses to improve sustainability scores. Improper disposal leads to waste of valuable materials like cotton and polyester, which could be recycled or repurposed. Recycling or upcycling produces new clothing, insulation, cleaning products, or even industrial fabrics contributing to the circular economy.
Managing textile waste contributes to fulfilling the following Sustainable Development Goals
India’s Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules 2016 guidelines emphasize the need for businesses to manage textile waste responsibly. Key requirements include
Ensure textiles are separated at source for effective recycling.
Partner with authorized recyclers and waste processors to avoid penalties.
Maintain detailed documentation for audits.
Systematic collection of textiles and cloth waste from households, offices, and industries.
Deep sorting at our Textile Recovery Facilities to categorize textiles by fiber type, condition, and circular solutions like recyclability.
Converting waste into high-value products such as fibers, yarns, and upcycled accessories.
Textile waste releases toxic chemicals, occupies vast landfill space, and contributes to microplastic pollution, harming ecosystems and human health.
We manage post-consumer and post-production waste, including cloth waste, home textiles, and production fabric waste.
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