30, March 2026

Global and Regional Perspectives on Textile Waste: A Review of India and Maharashtra in the International Context

VOLUME-12; ISSUE-3; MAR-2026

Author(s): 1.Dr. Minakshee B. Sawankar, 2.Dr. Shubhangi B. Narde, 3.Dr. Rohit K Mahadule

Authors Affiliations:

1Assistant Professor, S. Chandra Mahila Mahavidhyalaya Sadak Arjini, Gondia Maharashtra India

2Associate Professor, S. S. Girls College, Gondia Maharashtra India

3Assistant Professor, S. Chandra Mahila Mahavidhyalaya Sadak Arjini, Gondia Maharashtra India

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202603037     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202603037


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The global textile industry is currently grappling with a monumental waste crisis, generating approximately 92 million tons of waste annually. India, a critical node in the global supply chain, contributes significantly to this volume, generating an estimated 7,073 kilotons per annum (kTPA). This review examines the multifaceted textile waste value chain in India, categorizing waste into pre-consumer (42%) and post-consumer (58%) streams. It highlights the unique role of the informal sector and regional clusters specifically the aggregation dynamics in Maharashtra versus the processing capabilities of Panipat. Internationally, the landscape is shifting toward mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and digital traceability, particularly in the EU and USA. This paper explores the transition from mechanical to chemical recycling and evaluates the emerging potential for industrial symbiosis, such as the integration of textile fibers with industrial by-products like fly ash for "Green Tile" construction. Ultimately, the study concludes that by formalizing recovery networks and localizing high-value engineering applications, India and Maharashtra in particular can transform an environmental liability into a cornerstone of a circular, low-emission economy.

Textile Waste, Sustainable Green Tile, Industrial waste

Dr. Minakshee B. Sawankar, Dr. Shubhangi B. Narde, Dr. Rohit K Mahadule (2026); Global and Regional Perspectives on Textile Waste: A Review of India and Maharashtra in the International Context, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-12, Issue-3, Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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