The Textile Recycling Association is the UK's trade association for collectors, processors, graders, exporters of used clothing, textiles & wiping cloths.
1,000,000T
UK generated
Estimated volume of textiles are generated every year in the UK. ~700,000 tonnes are collected for reuse and 'recycling'. ref I
15KG
Waste per person
It is estmated that 15KG of textile waste is generated per person in Europe. ref II
15,000
Textile/clothing banks
In the UK alone, it is estimated that there are around 15,000 charity clothing banks.
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