Updated report findings show we still have a long way to go. WRAP’s Textiles Market Situation Report (TMSR) was first published in 2016, with a second edition in 2019. The report delivered a deep-dive into economic trends impacting on the re-use and recycling of key materials. 2020 onwards saw unprecedented times with Brexit, the Covid-19
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So, which items should we be more cautious of when it comes to recycling our clothes? As concern for the proper disposal of clothing waste grows, many consumers are turning towards recycling their old garments instead of discarding them. However, not all clothing items and fabrics can be easily recycled, despite good environmental intentions. Blended
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In response to the detrimental effects of fast fashion, are brands ready to change their approach for the sake of our environment? With a noticeable slow-down in production, simplified supply chains, and a shift in mindful consumption to mitigate environmental impact, it would seem that global manufacturing practices are finally showing some respect for people,
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As our winter weather worsens with torrential rain and plummeting temperatures, this genuinely poses a life-threatening challenge to our homeless community. Homelessness isn’t always a choice; it is mainly a series of uncontrollable external factors that include lack of money, relationship breakdown, immigration, physical or mental health issues, trauma, grief, addictions and abuse. Homelessness is rarely a
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Projections indicate a sustained cost of living crisis extending possibly until 2028, causing heightened apprehension amongst fundraisers. Are you an organisation who chooses a charity of the year? Are you finding it harder to get your supporters to part with their hard-earned cash? Is the current cost of living crisis having a detrimental affect on
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