Circular Fashion Economy: Exploring the Viability of Clothing Recycling Models in Reducing Industry Waste

Abstract

The manufacturing, wearing, and eventually disposing of garments causes a great deal of trash, making the fashion sector a major polluter. Sustainable methods within the fashion business are becoming more and more crucial as the demand for fashion on a worldwide scale keeps on rising. explores the feasibility of clothing recycling models within the context of a circular fashion economy. These models are examined for their ability to lessen the environmental effect of fashion production, increase the lifecycle of garments, and decrease waste. the current recycling models and finds the technical, financial, and logistical obstacles that prevent them from being widely used. These models include textile-to-textile and garment-to-garment recycling systems. the significance of designing for recyclability, expanding collecting and sorting infrastructure, raising consumer awareness, and the roles that producers, consumers, and lawmakers have in advancing a circular fashion industry. According to the results, there are still a lot of obstacles to growing recycling programs, but there are also a lot of chances to make the fashion sector more sustainable and circular thanks to new technologies, creative business models, and better regulatory frameworks. providing guidance on how to overcome adoption obstacles and encourage the mainstream acceptance of garment recycling models, which will help reduce industry waste and promote a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.