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Textile-to-Textile Recycling Is Imminent, Says Respun Founder
In conversation with Salil Chawla, Director DFU Publications, Archish Kansal MD of Kay Gee Enterprises spoke on the sidelines of the Circularity Sanvaad 2.0 conference about textile-to-textile recycling. Archish introduced himself as the founder of Respun and explained that the organisation collects post-consumer clothing from across India — with active collection in Delhi, Gurugram and Noida — then brings items to their Panipat facility where they sort garments by color and fiber composition and mechanically recycle them. He noted Respun is among the few recyclers focused on post-consumer textiles in Panipat, a region that already hosts more than 200 mechanical recycling units.
Archish argued that true textile-to-textile recycling is the ideal and predicted it will arrive sooner rather than later, but stressed the need for incremental steps to get there.
Circular Samvaad 2.0
India’s Textile Sector: Advancing Towards a Circular and Resource-Efficient Future
The Indian textile and apparel industry has long been a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, contributing significantly to employment, exports, and industrial growth. As global sustainability expectations continue to rise, the sector stands at a critical juncture where the transition towards a circular and resource-efficient textile ecosystem is no longer optional—it is essential.
Achieving sustainability in textiles requires a fundamental shift from the traditional linear model of “produce, use, and dispose” to a circular framework that emphasizes resource optimization, recycling, reuse, and responsible consumption. Such a transformation will not only reduce environmental impact but also strengthen the long-term competitiveness of Indian textiles in global markets.
Circular Sanvaad 2.0
The textile and apparel sector is a critical pillar of India’s economy, contributing significantly to employment generation, industrial output, and exports. At the same time, the sector is characterised by high material intensity and increasing volumes of pre- and post-consumer textile waste, posing challenges related to resource efficiency, waste management, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion. In view of India’s commitments towards sustainable development, climate action, and responsible consumption and production, there is a growing need to adopt circular economy approaches within the textile sector. The India – EU Free Trade Agreement 2026 after ratification, will open new market opportunities for Indian businesses with reduced trade barriers. In this context, a National Study on Fostering Circular Economy in the Indian Textile Sector is being undertaken with the objective of identifying the economic potential of circularity for the textile sector and pathways for transitioning towards enhanced competitiveness.
The textile and apparel sector is a critical pillar of India’s economy, contributing significantly to employment generation, industrial output, and exports. At the same time, the sector is characterised by high material intensity and increasing volumes of pre- and post-consumer textile waste, posing challenges related to resource efficiency, waste management, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion. In view of India’s commitments towards sustainable development, climate action, and responsible consumption and production, there is a growing need to adopt circular economy approaches within the textile sector. The India – EU Free Trade Agreement 2026 after ratification, will open new market opportunities for Indian businesses with reduced trade barriers. In this context, a National Study on Fostering Circular Economy in the Indian Textile Sector is being undertaken with the objective of identifying the economic potential of circularity for the textile sector and pathways for transitioning towards enhanced competitiveness.
The study focuses on assessing the status of textile circularity in India, estimating the economic and employment potential of textile recycling and reuse, analysing trends such as repair, upcycling and conscious consumption, documenting best practices across regions and stakeholder groups, and integrating the circular skills needed for the same. The study also examines policy, regulatory and institutional gaps, with a view to developing actionable recommendations to support the formulation of an enabling policy and implementation framework for circular textiles. It seeks to support the national priorities on resource efficiency, waste reduction, extended producer responsibility, MSME competitiveness, and inclusive growth. The study will also be aligned with emerging national priorities and schemes of the Ministry of Textiles, particularly the Textile Expansion and Employment (TEEM) Scheme and the Tex Eco Initiative. The study is being undertaken under the EU-India Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Initiative (EU-I RECEI) which is funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)), and is jointly implemented with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India. The project is implemented by GIZ India in close collaboration with the MoEFCC and sectoral ministry- Ministry of Textiles (MoT), Government of India.
Credits: EU I RECEI Circular Sanvaad 2.0
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PHDCCI : World Environment Day 2026 is Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future
On the occasion of World Environment Day, we are pleased to inform you that the Environment & Climate Change Committee of PHDCCI is organizing a special program to promote environmental stewardship, sustainable development, and collective climate action.
The global theme for World Environment Day 2026 is " Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future ", highlighting the urgent need for governments, industries, institutions, and communities to accelerate efforts toward a climate-resilient and sustainable future. The campaign emphasizes responding to the clear signals of climate change through innovation, collaboration, and responsible environmental practices.
In line with this theme, the event scheduled for 5th June 2026 will feature activities such as tree plantation drives, environmental awareness sessions, expert discussions on climate action and sustainable development.
AEPC and NLDSL Sign MoU to Strengthen Digital Logistics Ecosystem for Apparel Exporters
AEPC and NLDSL Sign MoU to Strengthen Digital Logistics Ecosystem for Apparel Exporters
Partnership to Enhance Supply Chain Visibility, Logistics Efficiency and Digital Transformation in India's Apparel Export Sector.
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) and NICDC Logistics Data Services Limited (NLDSL) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Apparel House, Gurugram, aimed at strengthening logistics efficiency, enhancing supply chain visibility and accelerating digital transformation across India's apparel export sector.
The collaboration seeks to leverage NLDSL's digital logistics infrastructure and AEPC's extensive outreach within the apparel export community to facilitate wider adoption of technology-driven logistics solutions and improve ease of doing business for exporters.
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