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Zero Waste / UN Resolution

16 December 2022

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Of the 100 billion garments produced each year, 92 million tonnes end up in landfills.

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The UN General Assembly has approved a resolution titled 'Promoting zero waste initiatives to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development' introduced by Türkiye. The Assembly decided to proclaim 30 March as International Day of Zero Waste, to be observed annually.

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