WasteAid UK, the project lead for the Uganda Circular Textiles project, have commissioned this research report which investigates the flow of textile waste at Owino Market in Kampala, Uganda. 

Their project aims to address critical issues within the second-hand clothing supply chain, particularly the identification, management and options for diversion and reuse of secondhand clothing (SHC) and other textile waste. By establishing a Textile Reuse Hub and implementing innovative diversion, sorting and repurposing systems, the project aims to reduce environmental impact, support local industries and create new job opportunities, ultimately promoting a more sustainable and circular economy in Uganda.

This study was commissioned to inform the implementation of the project.