Towards circular economy for managing post-consumer textile and garment waste in India using new technologies

Raji Ajwani-Ramchandani, Sonali Bhattacharya, Tarini Ramchandani and Shishir Kumar Jha

Social Responsibility Journal, 2025, vol. 21, issue 9, 1784-1805

Abstract: PurposeThis study aims to explore circular management of textile and garment wastes from the perspectives of end of the line customers as well as social enterprises in India.Design/methodology/approachCustomers’ perspectives on recycling, reusing and refurbishing textile wastes is captured through a survey in the city of Hyderabad, India. The contribution of social enterprises on circular management of textile wastes is captured through case studies.FindingsThis paper highlights the motivating factors for customers’ participation in circular economy in the context of textiles and garments wastes. The challenges faced by both the producers and consumers are highlighted. Finally, a techno-social model is proposed for achieving textile and garment waste management through circular economy approach with stakeholder involvement.Originality/valueThe proposed techno-social framework ACTIVE proposed is a cost-efficient circular waste management model with multi-stakeholder involvement particularly aimed for textile and garments waste management in Global South Nations.

Keywords: Circular economy; Textile and garment waste; Extended producer’s responsibility; Upcycling; Recycling (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1108/SRJ-01-2025-0050

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