{"id":134315,"date":"2023-02-01T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/audaces.com\/?p=134315"},"modified":"2023-10-26T00:50:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T00:50:19","slug":"textile-waste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audaces.com\/en\/blog\/textile-waste","title":{"rendered":"How to properly dispose of your clothing company&#8217;s textile waste?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Textile waste has been carelessly discarded for many years, contaminating our environment and compromising human health and safety;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fortunately, there are some ways we can all contribute to changing how the disposal is made;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology can boost your clothing manufacturing and ensure sustainability for your business. Want to know how? <a href=\"https:\/\/content.audaces.com\/trial-audaces360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get the free trial of Audaces360 multi-solution!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/content.audaces.com\/trial-audaces360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/headers-trial_GLOBAL-1024x342-1.png\" alt=\"Download now the Audaces360 free trial!\" class=\"wp-image-137140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/headers-trial_GLOBAL-1024x342-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/audaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/headers-trial_GLOBAL-1024x342-1-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/audaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/headers-trial_GLOBAL-1024x342-1-768x257.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The textile industry is one of the oldest in the world. In India alone, for example, the roots of the industry date back 5,000 years. But anthropologists estimate that humans began wearing clothes between 500,000 and 100,000 years ago!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not only blue skies when it comes to fashion production, though. The sector is among the five most polluting in the world, responsible for massive environmental damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of all the materials that have been improperly disposed of in just the last few years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure that textile waste is managed responsibly companies must understand the facts surrounding this issue \u2013 for the right initiatives can be life-changing.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Sum\u00e1rio<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/en\/blog\/textile-waste\/#what-is-textile-waste\" >What is textile waste?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/en\/blog\/textile-waste\/#textile-waste-in-the-world\" >Textile waste in the world<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/en\/blog\/textile-waste\/#how-important-is-the-correct-disposal-of-textile-waste\" >How important is the correct disposal of textile waste?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/en\/blog\/textile-waste\/#how-to-properly-dispose-of-textile-waste\" >How to properly dispose of textile waste?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/en\/blog\/textile-waste\/#how-does-technology-help-reduce-the-production-of-textile-waste\" >How does technology help reduce the production of textile waste?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/en\/blog\/textile-waste\/#faq\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Read on and learn more about it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-textile-waste\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-textile-waste\"><\/span><strong>What is textile waste?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/textile-waste-what-is-it-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Image shows a pile of textile waste, with rag pieces of different colors\" class=\"wp-image-134318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/textile-waste-what-is-it-2-scaled.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/audaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/textile-waste-what-is-it-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Textile waste is any fabric or garment material that becomes unusable or is no longer wanted for use. When creating clothing and accessories, industries generate substantial textile waste. These materials have no use after production and, for this reason, are discarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, due to either a lack of knowledge or negligence, companies often don&#8217;t dispose of these materials with proper treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers estimate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/future\/article\/20200710-why-clothes-are-so-hard-to-recycle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">that globally 92 million tonnes of textiles waste are produced every year<\/a>. Studies say that Italy has the highest textile waste in the European Union (EU), with around 466 thousand tonnes of textile waste per year, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling\/textiles-material-specific-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<\/a> reports that Americans generate 16 million tons of textile waste every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure that textile waste is disposed of correctly, fashion businesses must follow a set of environmental actions and apply them in different stages of production, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collect;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storage;  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transport;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treatment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final allocation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final disposition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These steps aim to minimize the negative effects on the environment and public health that textile waste can cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/en\/blog\/sustainable-consumption-and-production\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why consider sustainable consumption and production for your company?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-textile-waste-in-the-world\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"textile-waste-in-the-world\"><\/span><strong>Textile waste in the world<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Textile waste is an increasing problem worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Globally, the production of textiles is estimated to be responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions. <a href=\"https:\/\/earth.org\/statistics-about-fast-fashion-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">And surveys show that it might double by the end of the decade<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, other statics bring concerns: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/fast-fashion-environmental-impact-pollution-emissions-waste-water-2019-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the fashion industry is considered the second largest consumer of water<\/a>, and processes such as dyeing and finishing contributes to the pollution of the oceans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These facts highlight the need to recycle and reuse textile waste better. Let\u2019s see more about it in the following!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-important-is-the-correct-disposal-of-textile-waste\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-important-is-the-correct-disposal-of-textile-waste\"><\/span><strong>How important is the correct disposal of textile waste?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorrectly disposing of textile waste can cause damage to the environment but also to your company \u2013 after all, you can lose potential customers and professionals who only work with companies that are committed to environmental responsibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the inappropriate disposing of materials is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/speeches\/crackdown-on-waste-crime-time-to-stop-trashing-our-future\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">environmental crime<\/a> since textile waste causes pollution and harms human health, fauna, and flora. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the United Kingdom, for example, waste criminals can receive fines of up to \u00a350,000 and be sentenced to 6 months imprisonment per charge. Whereas, in Brazil, the crime is punishable by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animallaw.info\/statute\/brazil-crimes-brazilian-environmental-crimes-law\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">imprisonment from one to five years<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementing the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System is essential to guarantee compliance with waste disposal regulations, obtain the certification and protect your business from risks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Failing to follow these guidelines can mean severe financial and legal repercussions for you and your company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong>  <a href=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/en\/blog\/digital-fashion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How digital fashion design works and what are the benefits for the clothing industry?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-properly-dispose-of-textile-waste\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-properly-dispose-of-textile-waste\"><\/span><strong>How to properly dispose of textile waste?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your company still discards waste irregularly and wants to change that, check out more ecological alternatives that can help with this change:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recycling\">Recycling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recycling is one of the best-known options for helping the environment through the fashion industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The simplest form of recycling today is to turn fabric into thread through defibrillation, making the material reusable as raw material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eco-disposal\">Eco-disposal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One popular practice in the market nowadays is eco-disposal. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainablejungle.com\/sustainable-fashion\/what-to-do-with-old-clothes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Some companies even have specialized programs<\/a> that allow the recycling of old clothes or the return of used ones to be resold, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenorthface.com\/en-us\/about-us\/responsibility\/product\/clothes-the-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The North Face\u2019s Clothes the Loop<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patagonia.com\/stories\/worn-wear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patagonia\u2019s Worn Wear<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-donation\">Donation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The donation of pieces, fabrics, and leftovers can be of great help in combating the incorrect disposal of textile waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fabrics that are no longer suitable for making can be used to create handicrafts, while discarded pieces can go to bazaars or even be donated to those in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to disposing of what is no longer useful, it is still possible to do good for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reverse-logistics\">Reverse Logistics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some companies are responsible for their pieces even after they are sold: this is what we call Reverse Logistics. It\u2019s an important part of a business&#8217;s sustainability efforts: the firms have collection points, and after people dispose of the pieces, they take responsibility for the textile waste, giving it a proper end. In the long run, this practice can help businesses reduce their waste and become more profitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong>  <a href=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/en\/blog\/fashion-collection-launch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4 top tips for a successful fashion collection launch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-technology-help-reduce-the-production-of-textile-waste\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-does-technology-help-reduce-the-production-of-textile-waste\"><\/span><strong>How does technology help reduce the production of textile waste?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1010\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-12-5.webp\" alt=\"Image shows Audaces Marker solution, that helps companies deal better with their textile waste\" class=\"wp-image-132332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-12-5.webp 1010w, https:\/\/audaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-12-5-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/audaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-12-5-768x405.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For garment companies that want to dispose of textile waste with responsibility, <a href=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/en\/blog\/technology-fashion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">technology can be a powerful ally<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, Audaces offers more sustainable solutions committed to the environment. Discover some of our systems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-save-raw-materials-with-audaces-marker\">Save raw materials with Audaces Marker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having good management of resources is a mandatory step for your clothing business to reach the desired profitability. And with <a href=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/en\/solutions\/marker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Audaces Marker<\/a> these savings materialize!<br><br>With the Audaces automated marking system, it is possible to lay any piece in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-the-most-of-your-fabrics-with-audaces-supera\">Make the most of your fabrics with Audaces Supera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/audaces.com\/en\/solutions\/supera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Audaces Supera<\/a> enables the automatic creation of cutting order planning, bringing savings thanks to the algorithms that process them and keep the workstation free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on production needs, the server schedules the cutting order, assigning priorities to markers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to find out how your company can save resources with intelligence and strategy? Download our free e-book and learn how to eliminate some invisible costs you might be having:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div role=\"main\" id=\"form-ebook-invisible-costs-9875a10d9770b3509f82\"><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/d335luupugsy2.cloudfront.net\/js\/rdstation-forms\/stable\/rdstation-forms.min.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> new RDStationForms('form-ebook-invisible-costs-9875a10d9770b3509f82', 'UA-78634938-2').createForm();<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1698061289921\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is textile waste?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Textile waste is any fabric or garment material that becomes unusable or is no longer wanted for use. When creating clothing and accessories, industries generate substantial textile waste. These materials have no use after production and, for this reason, are discarded.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1698061300987\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why is it a problem?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Due to a lack of knowledge or negligence, people and companies often don&#8217;t dispose of these materials with the correct treatment. Researchers estimate that globally 92 million tons of textiles waste are produced every year, which represents a threat to the planet. The inappropriate disposal of materials is an environmental crime.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1698061308690\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can textile waste be recycled?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It can, and it must. Recycling is one of the best-known options for helping the environment through the fashion industry. The simplest form of recycling today is to turn fabric into thread through defibrillation, making the material reusable as raw material.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Harness the sustainable technology to revolutionize textile waste disposal in your company, paving the path to a greener, more eco-conscious future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":137733,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[7229],"class_list":["post-134315","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-production","tag-textile-waste"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Textile waste: Master sustainable management in your business<\/title>\n<meta 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