Kenya flooded with plastic waste from exported used clothes

The used clothes end up in Nairobi River or are used as fuel, causing pollution 

Microfibre-free laundry: Multifaceted approach needed to combat these tiny shreds of pollutants

India’s plastic waste management and textile rules have not yet identified this pollutant or its significance

It is raining plastic: 74 tonnes of microplastics fell from the air on Auckland in 2020

Tinier particles that are inhaled easily were found in higher quantities

Moving beyond organics: Understanding the place and space of brown cotton

We need to broaden our search beyond organics to understand other cotton options that are eco-friendly, if cotton is to retain a place as a …

Textile waste takes centre stage in Parliament: Why the discussion is vital

Allocation for textiles ministry increased 27.6% in 2024 interim budget, but there were no specific policies addressing waste crisis

Polyester recycling: Sector largely informal; home furnishing makers in Panipat, Delhi found flouting norms

Downcycled products made at Panipat factories cannot be recycled again; are sent to landfills or burned at the end of their life-cycle

Why a tux, rent a wardrobe: The Gen Z play at making fashion sustainable

Those born between 1997 and 2002 are more concerned about perils of waste, environmental damage and overconsumption in fashion industry, finds …