The Danish organization Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), organizer of the annual Global Fashion Summit, has announced the launch of a new initiative. This aims to support the development of textile waste management systems in Turkey.
Turkey is the fourth production region to implement this program after Bangladesh, Cambodia and Indonesia. Similar to the other countries, GFA will work with brands that produce in Turkey. The aim is to create a tailored local approach to the management of post-industrial textile waste in factories. At the same time, traceability should be improved and manufacturers should be networked with recyclers to ensure waste recycling.
The program is scheduled to start in early 2026. It will also support suppliers in complying with new political frameworks. Targeted activities are intended to promote the country’s textile ecosystem and promote the transition to a circular economy. This includes on-site waste management assessments as well as training and capacity building through a ‘train-the-trainer’ model.
The decision to bring the model to Turkey is obvious as the country is one of the leading locations for clothing production. According to GFA, the region is already well positioned to scale textile-to-textile recycling. The reasons for this are the vertically integrated industry, the proximity to the EU and the growing regulatory pressure to reduce waste and emissions.
The organization said it wanted to help Turkey build on these strengths. To this end, a scalable model for waste separation as well as recycling and recovery routes is to be developed. This is intended to reduce dependence on landfills and new raw materials.
The ‘Circular Fashion Partnership: Türkiye’ was announced during the Sustainability Talks in Istanbul. It is managed by the GFA together with the Rematters company, which specializes in textile recycling. The project is also supported by partners Reverse Resources, Closed Loop Fashion and the Circle Economy Foundation. The H&M Foundation provides the financing.
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