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EPA estimated that 17 million tons of textiles were generated in 2018. This figure represents 5.8% of total municipal solid waste generation that year.
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 of 17 million tons of textiles generated in 2018 matters because it highlights the significant environmental impact of textile waste. With textiles accounting for 5.8% of total municipal waste, it emphasizes the urgent need for better waste management practices, recycling, and the promotion of sustainable fashion to reduce the environmental burden caused by the textile industry.

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