Textile waste is a growing problem — and Canada still isn't doing
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Textile waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world. Experts say it's important to recycle and repurpose clothing even if it's damaged. But some in the recycling and textiles industries say Canada lacks a lot of the infrastructure to properly re-purpose clothes.
Textile waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world. Experts say it's important to recycle and repurpose clothing even if it's damaged. But some in the recycling and textiles industries say Canada lacks a lot of the infrastructure to properly re-purpose clothes.
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Textile waste is a growing problem — and Canada still isn't doing
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Textile waste is a growing problem — and Canada still isn't doing
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