Why It Matters?
Currently 15-20% fabric waste is generated with 95%+ going to landfill/incineration, and virgin materials dominate at 90%+, yet buyers demand 30% recycled content by 2030, garment collection programs, and zero waste to landfill. With no collection infrastructure, textile-to-textile recycling technology gaps, quality concerns, and unclear business models, circularity remains aspirational. This piece of information bridges the gap with practical, incremental strategies: waste segregation, recycler partnerships, pilot 5% recycled content lines, and design-for-circularity principles that work in the Indian context.
Key ESG Challenges Addressed
Environmental: Landfill waste (87% global textile waste), methane emissions, microplastic pollution, resource depletion from virgin material focus
Economic: Technology gaps for fiber-to-fiber recycling in India, quality/consistency concerns with recycled inputs, higher costs for recycled polyester/cotton
Regulatory: Proposed EPR for textiles (extending from Plastic Waste Rules), E-waste rules for blended materials
Market: Brand EPR commitments, consumer demand for sustainable products, circular business model opportunities (resale, rental, repair).
Scope of the article:
Circular Economy Strategy Assessment
Understanding circularity opportunities through ESG and life cycle assessment (LCA) lenses
Benchmarking current practices against circular economy leaders
Identifying material flows and waste streams for strategic intervention
Evaluating business model opportunities: design, collection, recycling, resale
From linear to circular - a strategic transformation journey.
CREDITS: Authored article contributed by Ms Ritika Goenka, ESG & Carbon Management Consultant | Sustainability Strategist | Helping companies reduce emissions, meet ESG expectations, and grow sustainability. The content has not been edited and reviewed by us.
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