Textile Waste
With fast fashion on the rise, textile consumption has been steadily increasing, leaving many wondering what happens to our clothes once we’re done with them? In 2018 Americans generated 17 million tons of textile waste, an average of 81 lbs per person. Out of that waste, 11.3 million tons were landfilled, and 2.5 million were recycled. With textile waste – and recycling – growing, NRC has received grant funds from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy for 2023 to produce a report on the state of textile recycling in Nebraska.
In 2023 NRC:
- Hosted an Earth Day Clothing Swap
- Will compile data on current recycling methods
- Will conduct interviews with experts and stakeholders
- Will produce a report on the state of textile recycling in Nebraska
By the end of 2023, NRC will have a comprehensive report on the state of textile recycling in Nebraska, including how you can responsibly recycle and reduce textiles in your life. In the meantime, here are some ways you can reduce your textile waste.
Interested in talking with NRC about textile waste?
Contact Program Director Maddie Ferber ([email protected])
