The Global Recycling Textiles · CHANGE IN TEXTILES AND LIFESTYLE #WRF19 2010-2019 2000-2009 32,000...
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The Global Recycling Challenge of Plastic and
TextilesIMPACTS, CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS IN GHANA
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28.83 million people
1.7 billion tons of waste annually 46,000 MT is Textile 1.7 Million MT is
Plastic
Imports 30,000 MT of used clothing each year 60% of all clothing
purchases
Import 2.58 Million MT of Plastic 73% ends as waste
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Lifestyle Changes
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CHANGE IN TEXTILES AND LIFESTYLE
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2010-2019
2000-2009
32,000 Jobs
1,500 Jobs
Plastics 3.3%
Plastics 14%
734 million MT
1.7 billion MT
Accra Metropolitan Assembly 2009, 2017Department of Labor and Employment 2016
SHIFT TO A DISPOSABLE LIFESTYLE
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CHEAP MATERIALS
• Second Hand Clothing is <80% cheaper
• Plastic Packaging cost a fraction of paper packing
• Clothing readily available
EMPLOYMENT
• Second Hand Clothing Employs 150,000 Ghanaians
• Plastic Factories Employ 1.2 million directly and indirectly
SHORT LIFE CYCLES
• Materials not intended for reuse or repair
• Second hand clothing not durable
• Poor import quality contributes to instant waste
CHALLENGES OF RECYCLING SECOND HAND CLOTHING
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LACK OF LOCAL EXPERTISE
• Education still focuses mainly on traditional fabrics
• Limited understanding of sustainable fashion and its applications
• No real data on types of materials currently in system
COST
• High cost of electricity
• Lack of subsidies/support for creation of local textile industry
LACK OF TECHNOLOGY
• Lack of available processes to harness value of local materials
• Limited ideas on traditional fabric and fashion
• Limited knowledge exchange and support for the industry
CLOSING THE LOOP: ACTION IN GHANA
• POLICIES TO DETER SECOND HAND CLOTHING• VAT Subsidy for Local Textiles• Task Force to ensure duties are being paid• Ban on certain products (underclothing and
socks)• OTHER GOVERNMENT RESPONSES
• Friday Wear- Encouraging the Wearing of Traditional Fabrics
• AGI suggested an anti-dumping authority to inspect all second hand clothing
• Greater Collaboration with sustainable brands to help improve local knowledge
• Investment in technology to help streamline processes involved in creation of local fabrics
• Diversification of fashion training for designers and tailors
SUGGESTED FUTURE ACTIONS
Thank you for your attention.Are there any questions?
CONTACT:
Cordie Aziz, Environment360
ENVIRONMENT360
ACCRA, GHANA
www.environment360gh.org
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