Sep 18, 2024 · The textile industry sends 40% of waste to landfills. Addressing global standards, recycling and trade facilitation could enable a circular economy.

Sep 17, 2019 · The textile industry is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions due to its production technologies and transportation. Studies calculating the sector’s CO2 emissions …

Feb 16, 2024 · Bangladesh's economic transformation via the textile and apparel industry became a global industrialization model, inspiring sustainable growth in Africa.

Nov 17, 2023 · Making the textile and garment industry more sustainable is critical for global efforts to decarbonize supply chains and curb greenhouse gas emissions.

Aug 10, 2020 · The textiles and apparel industry can create jobs and spur further industrialization in countries as they recover from COVID-19. Here's a guide.

Dec 13, 2022 · It’s calling on brands to implement more circular business models like clothes-rental schemes and upcycling of used clothing. The UN says the fashion industry produces up …

Jan 31, 2020 · The fashion industry emits more carbon than international flights and maritime shipping combined. Here are 22 statistics showing its impact on the planet.

Aug 17, 2023 · Textile recycling can help reduce landfill space, pollution from dyes and chemicals, and improve working conditions for garment workers.

Dec 6, 2018 · The $2.5 trillion fashion industry supports more than 60 million workers throughout the value chain, and is a significant engine for global development. It’s the second biggest …

Sep 12, 2023 · This year’s winners include Re-Fresh Global, a German company that tackles textile waste. It converts low-value textile waste into high-value raw materials that can be used …