Domestic and International Policies and Developments on Waste Textiles
01. Policies and Developments in China Guidelines for Green Consumption (2016) Jointly issued by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and 10 other departments, this directive encourages citizens to adopt green lifestyles and consumption patterns. Initiatives include promoting “Zero Waste Clothes” campaigns, improving community recycling systems, and advancing second-hand clothing reuse in an orderly manner. The 14th Five-Year Plan for Circular Economy Development (2021) This plan aims to establish a system for recycling waste materials and foster a resource-efficient society: Regulating the second-hand market : Improve laws for second-hand goods, including vehicles, electronics, and clothing, and establish standards for grading and appraisal. Encourage the “Internet + Second-Hand” model, strengthen platform responsibilities, and support standardized offline markets. Key Actions : Develop urban recycling systems, focusing on items like textiles, plastics, and pape...