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TIMESTAMPS

Examining disposal habits (01:25)

Where is “away”? (05:55)

Textile-to-textile recycling technology severely lacking (12:32)

Next steps (18:24)

Download the report here: https://bit.ly/iow_report_2022

Article on the ‘Extended Producer Responsibility’ policy and why it’s insufficient in tackling textile waste by Stella Hartyanto: https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/extended-producer-responsibility-textiles/

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Sources mentioned

Straits Times article on Salvation Army collection points https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/salvation-army-sees-spike-in-donations-amid-festive-season-appeals-for-items-in-good-condition

Dead White Man’s Clothes https://atmos.earth/ghana-kantamanto-clothing-waste-problem/

Trend mania V   ox article https://www.vox.com/the-goods/23065462/trends-death-subcultures-style

Fast Company’s ‘Why ‘recycled’ clothes are so difficult to recycle’ https://www.fastcompany.com/90763958/why-recycled-clothes-are-so-hard-to-recycle?utm_source=pocket_mylist

BBC’s ‘Why clothes are so hard to recycle’ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200710-why-clothes-are-so-hard-to-recycle

Difference between recycling, upcycling, downcycling and resaling https://ecocult.com/circular-fashion-recycle-upcycle-downcycle-resale-definition/

Atmos’ ‘From Attire to Ashes: Clothing Waste in the Atacama Desert’

https://atmos.earth/atacama-desert-chile-unwanted-clothing-waste/

The Atlantic’s ‘Seriously, What Are You Supposed to Do With Old Clothes?’

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/08/what-to-do-with-old-clothing-donation-waste/671043/

NTU press release https://www.ntu.edu.sg/docs/default-source/corporate-ntu/hub-news/ntu-singapore-and-rge-launch-sgd6-million-joint-research-centre-to-tackle-textile-waste.pdf?sfvrsn=d11821d6_1

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