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The Growing Crisis of Textile Waste in Landfills

The fashion industry and corporate swag contribute to millions of tons of textile waste in landfills each year. This waste not only takes up valuable space but also releases harmful chemicals and microplastics into the environment. Companies must rethink their approach to textile disposal and embrace sustainable alternatives. SwagCycle is committed to helping businesses recycle and repurpose unwanted swag, keeping fabrics out of landfills and promoting a circular economy. Visit: https://www.swagcycle.net/swagcycle-its-all-about-landfill-divergence-for-textiles/

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The Growing Crisis of Textile Waste in Landfills

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  1. TEXTILE WASTE TEXTILE WASTE IN LANDFILLS IN LANDFILLS A Growing Crisis & SwagCycle’s Solution A Growing Crisis & SwagCycle’s Solution

  2. INTRODUCTION Textile waste is a growing crisis, with millions of tons ending up in landfills each year. From discarded clothing to unused corporate swag, this waste contributes to pollution, resource depletion, and environmental harm. SwagCycle is tackling this issue by helping businesses sustainably manage unwanted branded merchandise through recycling, upcycling, and donation. By keeping textiles out of landfills, we’re reducing waste and promoting a circular economy. This presentation will highlight the impact of textile waste and how SwagCycle provides a sustainable solution.

  3. The Scale of the PROBLEM Textile Waste in Landfills: Every year, over 92 million tons of textile waste is generated globally, with a significant portion ending up in landfills. In the U.S. alone, approximately 11 million tons of textile waste are discarded annually. 1 Fast Fashion’s Impact: The rise of fast fashion has led to a 400% increase in clothing production over the past two decades. With shorter trends and low-cost apparel, consumers discard clothes at an alarming rate—most items being worn only 7-10 times before disposal. 2 Breakdown of Textile Waste: Textile waste isn’t just old clothing— corporate swag (branded apparel and promotional items), industrial fabric waste, and unsold retail stock also contribute significantly. Many of these items contain synthetic fibers, which take hundreds of years to decompose in landfills. 3

  4. Environmental Consequences of TEXTILE WASTE LANDFILL OVERFLOW MICROPLASTICS & CHEMICAL WASTE Textile waste is a significant contributor to landfill overcrowding, with millions of tons of discarded clothing and fabric waste piling up each year. Since many textiles do not decompose quickly, they occupy valuable space, worsening the global waste crisis. Synthetic fabrics such as polyester shed microplastics when washed or decomposed, polluting soil and waterways. Additionally, toxic dyes and chemicals used in textile production can leach into the environment, posing risks to ecosystems and human health. WATER & RESOURCE WASTE POLLUTION & CARBON EMISSIONS The production of textiles requires vast amounts of water, energy, and raw materials. For example, a single cotton t- shirt can take over 2,700 liters of water to produce. When these textiles are discarded prematurely, all these valuable resources go to waste, exacerbating environmental degradation. As textiles break down in landfills, they release greenhouse gases like methane, a potent contributor to climate change. Additionally, the transportation and disposal of textile waste in landfills add to the carbon footprint, further harming the environment.

  5. The Corporate Swag WASTE PROBLEM Excess branded merchandise going unused and discarded Environmental footprint of promotional products Challenges businesses face in disposing of unwanted swag

  6. SwagCycle’s SOLUTION SUSTAINABLE SWAG MANAGEMENT We help businesses assess and redirect surplus promotional products, ensuring they are handled in an environmentally friendly way rather than being discarded. RECYCLING & UPCYCLING We help businesses assess and redirect surplus promotional products, ensuring they are handled in an environmentally friendly way rather than being discarded. DONATION PARTNERSHIPS SwagCycle connects businesses with nonprofit organizations, ensuring that excess swag and apparel are donated to communities in need, making a positive social and environmental impact.

  7. Why Choose SWAGCYCLE It’s time for businesses to rethink their approach to unwanted swag and textile waste. Instead of letting branded merchandise end up in landfills, partner with SwagCycle to give it a second life through recycling, repurposing, or donation. Join us in making corporate sustainability a reality! ? TAKE ACTION TODAY: ✅ Audit your unused swag ✅ Partner with SwagCycle for sustainable solutions ✅ Make a positive impact on the planet www.swagcycle.net ? Contact Us: ? Follow us on Social Media for updates & eco-friendly swag tips!

  8. Reach out ANYTIME 10 State Street Woburn, MA 01801 Phone: 617-843-5436

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