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Around 92 million tonnes of textile waste are generated globally each year, equivalent to a garbage truck full of clothes being dumped or burned every second, with low recycling rates (around 12-15%) meaning most ends up in landfills or incinerators, fueled by overproduction and short garment lifespans. In the US alone, over 100 pounds of textiles per person are discarded annually, contributing to significant landfill space and pollution. Source