As a creative output, the researcher proposes to develop a business plan to improve second-hand clothing/textile waste recycling in her local community through consumer education and the use of collection stations for the purpose of recycling/re-use/re-purposing. In summary, the proposed textile waste collection system will be based on personal responsibility of the consumers in a local community. Ideally, this system should allow for the efficient, effective and safe collection of the textile waste, sorting it into different categories as well as its distribution to the appropriate recycling firms to be used as raw material. A system utilizing various communication channels will ensure access to information for the consumers regarding: how to sustainably utilize their clothing/textile; the effects of textile waste and how to monitor the impact of the system so as to ensure continuous improvement.
