Basel Convention consults on classing textile waste as ‘hazardous’

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Proposal is designed to address concerns over exports of textile waste to developing countries and boost circularity

BASEL - The Basel Convention is consulting on proposals to class textile waste as 'hazardous' to address concerns over exports of poor quality used clothing to developing countries.

The move is aimed at addressing the issue of shipping used textiles to countries with inadequate waste management facilities of waste management, and also to encourage brands to be more proactive in meeting their circular ambitions.

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