EU’s Bold Steps Towards Textile and Food Waste Reduction
EU's Bold Steps Towards Textile and Food Waste Reduction
In a groundbreaking move towards a circular economy, the Environment Committee of the European Union has endorsed proposals aimed at tackling the pressing issues of textiles and food waste across member states.
The statistics are stark: each year, the EU generates a staggering 60 million tonnes of food waste, equating to 131 kg per person, alongside 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste. Clothing and footwear alone contribute 5.2 million tonnes to this textile waste, averaging 12 kg per person annually. Alarmingly, less than 1% of all textiles worldwide are currently recycled into new products, highlighting the urgent need for action.
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