Asian Dialogues Series: Recycling Pre-Consumer Textile Waste - Why Isn’t It Being Scaled Up?

This Asian Dialogue seminar explores why recycling post-industrial (pre-consumer) textile waste isn’t being scaled at the pace or scale required. The discussion draws on insights from Bangladesh and Cambodia and highlights the systemic, logistical, and financial challenges blocking progress — as well as the opportunities for industry-wide collaboration to unlock circularity.

About the Asian Dialogue Series

The “Asian Dialogues on Sustainability in the Textile and Garment Industry” series was initiated to foster collaboration and strengthen regional knowledge exchange for greater social, environmental and economic sustainability in the sector. Launched in 2015, the series aims to cultivate regional, sector-specific dialogue and promote cooperation between actors from across the supply chain.

About Asia Garment Hub

The Asia Garment Hub is a digital one-stop shop tailored to the garment and textiles sector in Asia, viewed through a lens of decent work and sustainability. Founded by ILO and GIZ, the Hub brings high-quality resources from leading industry organisations and respected voices, bringing together manufacturers, brands, worker and employer organisations, civil society, and multi-stakeholder initiatives.