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- Publisher
- de Gruyter
- Copyright
- © 2018 Małgorzata Koszewska, published by Sciendo
- ISSN
- 2300-0929
- eISSN
- 2300-0929
- DOI
- 10.1515/aut-2018-0023
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
AbstractThe circular economy model has recently gained a lot of attention worldwide from scientists, business people and authorities. The importance of the transition towards a more circular economy has also been noticed in the European Union. The new regulations provide the enabling framework for the circular economy to flourish. At the same time, although there is no standardized approach to creating a circular economy, while defining appropriate policies, care must be taken that they are suitable for particular industries. The limits of the present linear economy model (take-make-waste) are extremely apparent when examining the textile and clothing industry. The transition to a circular economy requires significant changes in both production and consumption models. This article uses a literature review and industry examples to identify and evaluate challenges faced by the clothing and textile industry in adapting to the circular economy model.
Journal
Autex Research Journal – de Gruyter
Published: Dec 1, 2018