Transitioning to a circular global textiles industry

26 Apr 2021 12:37 PM

EXPERT COMMENT

The global textile industry is one of the largest polluters in the world but transitioning to a circular economy could be a solution.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed decades-old risks, while creating new ones, in the global textile industry relating not only to the disastrous environmental impacts of garments but also geopolitical tensions impacting resource supply. However, the circular economy can potentially provide solutions to mitigate these risks but the transition will need to involve new governance mechanisms and incorporate just transition principles in order to be successful.

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