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    A review of the socio-economic advantages of textile recycling

    Leal Filho, Walter, Ellams, Dawn, Han, Sara, Tyler, David, Boiten, Valérie Julie, Paco, Arminda, Moora, Harri and Balogun, Abdul-Lateef (2019) A review of the socio-economic advantages of textile recycling. Journal of Cleaner Production, 218. pp. 10-20. ISSN 0959-6526

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    Abstract

    The textile/apparel industry is of great importance to the economy in terms of trade, employment, investment and revenue all over the world. This sector is however characterised by substantial losses, due to production excesses on the one hand, and the “throw away” culture on the other. This state of affairs suggests that textile recycling is needed. Apart from the environmental and ecological advantages which can be brought about by the re-use and recycling of textiles, there are many benefits of a socio-economicnature. This paper analyses current trends on textile recycling, the barriers impeding greater recycling, and outlines the socio-economic advantages of moving towards a circular economy. Some examples of on-going initiatives are discussed, together with some of the measures that may be used to further reduce the current waste deriving from the apparel sector.

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