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Textile Waste / Position Paper

6 October 2023

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The fundamental transformation, the paper argues, must take place while considering both environmental and social dimensions without compromising the well-being of workers and communities in third countries.

Position Paper Advocates 6-Pronged Approach for Responsible and Circular Textile Waste Management on Global Scale

Underscoring the importance of addressing the critical issue of textile waste export and relevant EU legislative developments, a position paper has suggested a six-way road to unlock a socially responsible and circular textiles market globally.

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