Saudi commission launches fashion recycling initiative

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Fashion Commission launched the Future of Sustainability Initiative, a project designed to promote fashion recycling across retail spaces in the country.

The initiative aims to foster behavioral change in clothing recycling through the strategic placement of recycling bins in prominent malls, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

It encourages both the public and private sectors to adopt responsible fashion recycling practices, the SPA added.

The initiative embodies the values of the commission’s sustainability pillar, focusing on promoting sustainable practices within the fashion industry and enhancing consumer awareness.

By supporting the development of a circular textile recycling system, the initiative seeks to raise public awareness of the importance of fashion recycling, thereby advancing the sustainability agenda in the Kingdom.