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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Spring 2026
Abstract
Fast fashion has intensified textile waste, emissions, and social inequities across global supply chains. This study examines sustainable fashion frameworks and the role of textile recycling in advancing circularity. It employes a qualitative integrative literature review synthesizing interdisciplinary research on waste streams, recycling technologies, policy instruments, and consumer behavior. However, advanced recycling technologies offer environmental benefits but remain limited in scale. Nonetheless, rising consumption offsets efficiency gains, while economic and behavioral barriers hinder systemic change. Technological innovation alone is insufficient; circular design, regulatory enforcement, and reduced overproduction are essential for sustainable transformation.
Recommended Citation
Amotoe-Bondzie, Anthony, "Closing the Loop in Sustainable Fashion: Recycling Textile Waste and Its Environmental, Social, and Consumer Impacts" (2026). Collected Student Papers. 1.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/artdept_student_papers/1
