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ReFiber Launches Mumbai’s First Large Scale Textile Waste Collection Network

• By  Textile Excellence
• June 09, 2026

ReFiber has launched Mumbai’s first large scale textile waste collection initiative, marking a significant step toward building a circular textile economy in India. The programme aims to address the growing challenge of post consumer textile waste through an organised collection and recycling ecosystem across the country’s financial capital.

India generates an estimated 7.8 million tonnes of textile waste annually, making efficient recovery and recycling systems increasingly critical. ReFiber’s initiative seeks to divert discarded garments and textile materials from landfills and channel them into recycling and resource recovery streams.

The project aligns closely with rising sustainability requirements across global apparel supply chains. International fashion brands and retailers are accelerating efforts to increase recycled fibre content and improve waste traceability amid tightening environmental regulations.

Industry experts believe structured collection networks will play a crucial role in strengthening India’s circular textile infrastructure. The initiative is expected to support fibre recovery, reduce environmental impact and create new opportunities within the recycling value chain, reinforcing Mumbai’s position as an important hub for c.

The project aligns closely with rising sustainability requirements across global apparel supply chains. International fashion brands and retailers are accelerating efforts to increase recycled fibre content and improve waste traceability amid tightening environmental regulations.