Resources
A WRAP study into the composition and re-use potential of household bulky textiles found that of all bulky waste in the UK around 19% (310,000 tonnes) consists of textiles.
- Non-clothing textiles
- Local Authorities
- Non-governmental organisations
The Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP) brings together clothing retailers, brands, suppliers, local authority representatives, recyclers, charities, trade bodies and the public sector to reduce the environmental footprint of clothing.
- Textiles
- Consumer behaviour
- Re-use & recycling
- Design for extending clothing life
- SCAP 2020
- Manufacturers
- Retailers and brands
- Textiles sourcers, producers and designers
- Waste management and reprocessors
- Local Authorities
- Trade associations
- National government and departments
- Non-governmental organisations
The Extending Clothing Life Protocol is a set of guides and principles to aid clothes designers and manufacturers in creating longer lasting clothing.
- Textiles
- Fibre & fabric selection
- Design for extending clothing life
- SCAP 2020
- Manufacturers
- Retailers and brands
- Textiles sourcers, producers and designers
This planning your activities section looks at the process of putting your ideas into a coherent implementation plan and provides you with a mechanism to ensure that all activities are completed on time and within budget.
- Consumer behaviour
- Local Authorities