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From waste to value: Upcycling agricultural residues for sustainable textiles

Frame waste to value Upcycling agricultural residues for sustainable textiles The global textile industry is massive, valued at $594.1 billion in production in 2022 alone (Euromonitor, 2023). It represents one of the most important “ladder” industries for developing countries seeking to promote industrialisation and create jobs. Yet, the industry is unsustainable, creating massive unmanaged waste […]

Beyond the technical loop: Driving the circular bioeconomy through global policy coherence

Policy brief / By Staci Warrington

Beyond the technical loop Driving the circular bioeconomy through global policy coherence As of April 2025, 76 countries have adopted national strategies or roadmaps for the circular economy (Chatham House, 2025). These strategies reflect growing recognition of the need to address cascading environmental risks while unlocking new avenues for competitiveness, environmental protection, pollution reduction, and

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From waste to value: Upcycling agricultural residues for sustainable textiles

Beyond the technical loop: Driving the circular bioeconomy through global policy coherence

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