Textile tonnes of household waste

“Textiles represent between 3% – 5% of household waste and estimates for arisings of textile waste vary between 550,000 tonnes and 900,000 tonnes each year”.

“Textiles represent between 3% – 5% of household waste and estimates for arisings of textile waste vary between 550,000 tonnes and 900,000 tonnes each year”.

The Stakeholders Guide to Sustainable Waste Management

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The Stakeholders Guide to Sustainable Waste Management

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Apparel & fashion; Home appliances & supplies