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11.3 million tons of MSW textiles ended up in landfill in 2018 in the U.S. 3.2 million tons were combusted.
EPA: Facts and Figures about Materials, Waste and Recycling
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2018

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The Unites States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) measures the generation, recycling, composting, combustion with energy recovery and landfilling of textile material in Municipal Solid Waste (MSW).

Why it Matters

The statistic matters because it highlights the significant amount of textile waste being sent to landfills and incinerated in the U.S. This contributes to environmental degradation and resource depletion. Encouraging proper recycling, upcycling, and sustainable production can help reduce this waste, minimizing the negative impact on our planet and promoting a circular economy.

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