MAPPING SECONDHAND MATERIAL FLOWS

Led by Accelerating Circularity, WWF, and BSR, this project maps how used textiles move from high-income to low-income regions, uncovering their social, environmental, and economic impacts.

Objectives

  • Map and validate global textile flows and key actors

  • Assess environmental, social, and economic impact

  • Support responsible trade and investment decisions

  • Inform circular policy, EPR, and infrastructure planning

Data for decisions and Investments

  • The recycling infrastructure

  • The regulation of textile waste and second-hand trade

Geographic Focus Areas

  • Exporting regions: USA, UK and EU

  • Importing Countries: Chile, Kenya, UAE, India and Pakistan

Outcomes

  • Global mapping report

  • Policy & investment guidance

  • Human rights due diligence framework

  • Insights to support circular infrastructure.