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Italy has been Europe’s worst textile polluter, with up to 466 tonnes of textile waste produced every year, but that is about to turn around. The country has launched Retex Green, an association consisting of Italian textile manufacturers and fashion brands, to create a circular economy for its textile sector.
The Retex Green consortium launched on January 11, days after Italy instituted an order directing a separate collection of textile waste, including footwear and leather goods. The consortium will lead Italy’s fashion sector to sustainability through waste prevention, industrial symbiosis, and the use of recycled materials. Watch out for Italy’s new move to sustainable fashion!
