Latest figures for 2023/24 reverses recent decline, but still remains below pre-pandemic levels

Circular Economy Taskforce to prioritise textiles, transport, construction, agri-food and chemicals and plastics sectors

The clothing, footwear, and household fabrics industries are the fifth largest consumer of raw materials, water and land, and produced over 159 million tonnes of CO2 in 2022

A report from Fashion for Good and The Microfibre Consortium calls for improved filtration technologies during production and in homes, as well as integration of other techniques.

Partnership will offer dedicated drop-off points for unwanted footwear, recycling collected materials into new products

New methodology aims to quantify environmental benefits from circular models like secondhand shopping and mending clothing reduce through their ‘displacement’ of new clothing production

Results of Defra consultation show industry backing for coordinated approach to reduce biodegradable waste in landfill, with focus on developing treatment infrastructure

Hubbub study urges businesses and government to help households adopt sustainable living by providing clearer information and financial support

Zero Waste Community Fund opens applications for projects targeting priority materials including WEEE and textiles

New coastal facility will process marine plastic while supporting sustainable textile production