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<p>Defra has not made an assessment of the Preferred Fiber and Materials Report by
The Textiles Exchange. One of Defra’s delivery partners, WRAP (Waste and Resources
Action Programme), manages Textiles 2030, which commits signatories, who represent
62% of the fashion industry, to meet ambitious targets to reduce water and carbon
consumption. WRAP has also done research on sustainable clothing design and produced
guidance on fibre and fabric selection.</p><p> </p><p>In July, Defra announced proposals
for keeping textiles in use for longer and minimising textile waste. These proposals,
which will be subject to consultation in 2024, include a requirement for non-domestic
settings such as businesses to separate their textile waste from other types of waste
so that it can be collected for reuse or recycling. This separately collected textile
waste should not enter landfill or be incinerated. Defra is also proposing that certain
retailers provide in store facilities so that customers can return their pre-loved
textiles for recycling or reuse.</p>
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