C&A: Circular Textiles
A circular economy for the textiles sector.
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We developed a circular strategy for C&A which addresses these and other issues, as well as identifying new business opportunities.
Whilst cotton only covers 2% of global agricultural surface, it is responsible for 24% of global insecticide use. Photo under Creative Commons by Otto Gabler
Significant impacts arise from the dyeing and finishing of textiles, with 20% of global industrial water pollution arising from this process. Photo under Creative Commons by David Patric
“Our study showed that it is increasingly feasible to recycle high volumes of garments over multiple life cycles, due to the advancements in textile recycling technology. The avoidance of social and environmental impacts due to the transition to a circular model was shown to be significant, and there are a number of new opportunities for value creation through the development of leasing and other circular business models. ”