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"Your Address:
City, State ZIP:
Date:
Dear:
I am writing to advocate for the inclusion of textiles in our local recycling program. This addition would significantly impact our community's sustainability efforts and economic opportunities.
Currently, only 1% of textiles globally are recycled, despite the fact that half of all plastic production goes into apparel manufacturing. This represents an enormous waste of reusable resources that could be contributing to a circular fashion economy.
Recent developments in textile recycling technology make this an opportune time to implement such a program. For example, Renewcell, the first commercial-scale fiber recycling facility, opened in Sweden in 2024, demonstrating the viability of textile recycling at scale.
A comprehensive textile recycling program should include both:
Downcycling: Mechanically shredding or tearing garment waste into fluff for insulation or creating boards and blocks
Upcycling: Converting existing textile waste into new apparel fibers
The economic potential is substantial - textile recycling is projected to become a $500 billion industry. By implementing a textile recycling program now, our community can position itself at the forefront of this growing sector while contributing to environmental sustainability.
I strongly urge you to consider implementing textile recycling in our local waste management program.
