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RMIT Study Recommends National Clothing Recycling Scheme

Tackling Clothing Waste with Sustainable Solutions

A new study from RMIT University highlights the need for a national clothing recycling scheme to reduce the amount of textile waste ending up in landfills. The research found that Australians often struggle with how to properly dispose of unwanted clothes. Many discard wearable items or donate heavily worn clothes, leading to confusion and inefficiency in managing clothing waste.

The study identified four key methods to address the issue:

  1. Sharing or Giving Away: Donating wearable items to charity or sharing with friends can extend the life of clothing.
  2. Repairing and Caring: Repairing and properly maintaining clothes can help keep them in use longer, reducing the need for new purchases.
  3. Buying Secondhand: Australians are increasingly embracing secondhand shopping through charity shops and online platforms, keeping clothes in circulation and out of landfills.
  4. Textile Recycling: For clothing that can’t be repaired or reused, textile recycling programs provide a solution to divert materials from landfills.

The study advocates for a national approach to clothing recycling, ensuring more clothes are repurposed, repaired, or recycled to support a sustainable, circular economy.

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