clothing
industry and
environment
The recycling of used clothing is a result of worldwide action, education and management that aims for a green and environmentally friendly economy.
In Greece, the introduction of clothing’s optimal utilization depends on the efficient organization of the donation, processing and recycling procedure. Therefore clothing shall be considered as raw material and not as waste.
A severe adjustment of climate change counts on the saving of energy and natural resources, the reduction of carbonate footprint, the arise of eco-design consciousness and the revision of social mentality towards environment.
The clothing industry needs to be more associated to moral and environmentally friendly policies. By applying innovative and ecological technologies, the systematization of raw materials’ production can be reached.
8000lt
water is spent to produce a pair of jeans
15kg
clothes are disposed every year by an average european citizen
Our old clothes and fabrics can be reused and recycled. Any piece of clothing that is in good shape can be given to organizations that support vulnerable social groups.
Old, worn out clothes can be useful and recycled and their raw material can be returned to the industry. A good example is the recycling of old jeans, which gives good raw material for insulating purposes.
85%
of clothes end up in dumpsites
