Incineration of Textile Waste
The majority of unwanted and damaged textiles and clothing enters the end-of-life pathway of incineration. However, incineration is an unwanted solution due to its highly negative polluting contributions.
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Textiles End Up in Landfills
Consumers regularly dispose of clothing and garments due to various reasons, such as sizing issues, the need for tailoring or to keep up with ever-changing fashion trends. Majority of clothing and other textiles disposed of globally unfortunately end up in landfills, which are often not managed safely or sustainably.
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- Environment and health challenges of the textile industry in Bangladesh, with Dr Shahriar Hossain from ESDO in Bangladesh
- How textile waste piles up in the Global South with Gilbert Kuepouo, Cameroon
- Sanitary pads and toxic-free textile solutions with Priti Mahesh from India
- Female textile workers in Bangladesh with Siddika Sultana, ESDO Bangladesh