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Why You Can’t Recycle Your Textiles for Free Textiles have become one of the largest contributors to global waste. From clothing to household fabrics, our consumption of textiles has skyrocketed in recent years, leading to a pressing need for recycling solutions. While recycling has become more common for materials like plastic and paper, the recycling […]
By coming together, fashion brands, consumers, and recycling facilities can create a future where textile waste is minimized, and resources are conserved. Through collaborative efforts, we can pave the way for a more sustainable fashion industry, one that embraces synthetic textiles as part of the circular economy. Cristina Trujillo, Founder Introduction: The Significance of Collaboration […]
Overview of the sustainable fashion industry The fashion industry is notorious for its negative impact on the environment, with fast fashion brands contributing to excessive waste and pollution. However, there is a growing movement towards sustainability in the fashion industry, with many brands adopting eco-friendly practices and materials. One effective way to create a sustainable […]
Introduction to composting and textile recycling Composting and textile recycling may seem like unrelated topics, but they have a significant connection. Composting is the process of decomposing organic materials, such as food waste and yard trimmings, to produce nutrient-rich compost that can be used to fertilize plants. Textile recycling, on the other hand, involves reusing […]
Introduction The textile industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. Every year, millions of tons of textile waste are produced – and most of it ends up in landfill. Textile recycling is a great way to reduce textile waste and help the environment. There are many benefits to textile recycling. It […]
Introduction For those wishing to take the plunge into a sustainable fashion future, Slow Circular Fashion (SCF) provides a holistic solution. It’s an innovative system for producing apparel that offers social, economic, and environmental advantages compared to traditional “throw-away” clothing. At its core, SCF is composed of three main steps: design-produce-use-reuse. Consequently, it is critical […]
Introduction It’s no secret that the cost of healthcare is rising. To offset some of these costs, many hospitals are looking for ways to be more cost-effective. One way that hospitals are doing this is by recycling their linens. Recycling hospital linens has several benefits, it is cost-effective, and it is better for the environment. […]
The fashion industry has a sustainability problem. However, the extent of the problem is virtually unknown due to fashion’s global and decentralized supply chain. Blockchain, a new innovative technology commonly associated with bitcoin, has the potential to improve transparency in complex supply chains. An improvement in transparency is the first major step toward building a […]
Society’s addiction to fashion is causing a devastating strain on the planet. The First Step Towards Sustainable Fashion? Transparency. Cotton crops consume lots of water and require copious amounts of fertilizers and pesticides. Whereas synthetic fibers, such as polyester, are made of plastic and therefore are derived from fossil fuels. Each year, billions of garments […]
Globally more than 400 million tons of plastic waste is produced each year, of which only 9 percent is recycled. Medical Plastics and Sustainability in the Health Care Industry During a visit to my dentist’s office this past week I asked my dentist why he doesn’t recycle plastic cups. The answer baffled me, he said […]