The European Waste Management Association (FEAD) has responded to the EU's 'Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles', which was presented on 30 March. The body has announced its ‘strong support’ for the Strategy’s policies.
The main aim of the Textile Strategy, as proposed by the European Commission, is to create a consistent framework and vision for the transition of the textiles sector by... More
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) is targeting textiles recycling with its recently published guidance on retailer-led collection schemes for old clothes
The 17th ADEPT survey on impact of Covid-19 on waste services has found fewer local authorities are reporting normal operations this month than in September
The Waste Management Plan for England evaluates how to support objectives of the Resources and Waste Strategy and the 25-Year Environment Bill and sets out measures for increasing recycling rates across England
With over half of the UK public agreeing that sustainability is a key factor in choosing the clothes they wear, WRAP has urged UK businesses to demonstrate their commitment to tackling the carbon footprint of producing clothes by joining Textiles 2030.
North London Waste Authority is combating textile waste with its new campaign that will allow residents to swap unwanted clothes in a Covid-friendly manner.
