October 16, 2026,Textile Circular Economy: Policy Options for the U.S.
People use and throw away textiles, like clothes, more than ever before. Increases in textile waste raise concerns globally about consumption and environmental effects. Some U.S. states and other countries are implementing policies to develop a textile circular economy where reuse, repair, and recycling keep textiles in use longer. This could create new jobs but currently doesn't have much funding or infrastructure. This GAO report looks at policy options to support this, such as:
- Requiring industry to be responsible for managing textile waste
- Removing sales tax on secondhand apparel
- Using tax credits to incentivize industry involvement
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