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Take-back programs are initiated by fashion brands to collect used garments from consumers for recycling or proper disposal. This encourages sustainable consumer practices, reduces waste, and helps brands become more circular in their operations.

Mechanical recycling of textiles refers to the physical methods of recycling without altering the chemical structure of the materials. Benefits include lower energy consumption compared to producing new fibers and reduced dependence on virgin materials.

Closed-loop recycling in fashion entails collecting end-of-life garments to create new textile products. This system benefits the environment by minimizing waste, reducing the need for virgin materials, and lessening the overall environmental footprint of fashion products.

Downcycling is the process of recycling materials into products of lesser quality. In fashion, this might mean repurposing textiles into materials like insulation or stuffing. The benefits are a reduction in waste and extending the useful life of materials.

Textile recycling involves collecting, sorting, and processing used clothing, fabrics, and fibers, transforming them into new garments or other products. Benefits include reducing textile waste in landfills, saving energy, and conserving natural resources such as water and raw materials.

Post-consumer waste refers to garments and textiles discarded after consumer use. Recycling this waste can reduce the burden on landfills, lower greenhouse gas emissions from waste decomposition, and save energy.

Chemical recycling involves breaking down textile fibers to their basic chemical components, which can then be used to create new fibers. Benefits include the ability to recycle blended textiles that are not suitable for mechanical recycling and reducing landfill waste.

Pre-consumer waste is the waste generated during the manufacturing and production of textile products. Recycling this type of waste involves reclaiming scraps and defective items, resulting in decreased manufacturing waste and efficient use of resources.

Upcycling in fashion refers to the creative reuse of clothing or textiles to create products of higher quality or value than the original. Benefits include reducing waste, inspiring creativity, and giving new life to discarded materials.

Eco-design in fashion involves designing products with consideration for the environmental impacts throughout its lifecycle, including end-of-life recycling. Eco-design can lead to products that are easier to recycle, reducing waste and conserving resources.

Fiber-to-fiber recycling involves the process of taking used textile fibers and converting them back into new fibers for the production of new textiles. Benefits include preserving the value of textiles longer and reducing the environmental impact associated with producing new fibers.