China's Textile Waste Crisis Overshadows Recycling Efforts

Fast fashion and synthetic garments dominate, while sustainable practices struggle to gain traction.

China discards 26 million tons of textiles annually, with most ending up in landfills.
Only 20% of China's textiles are recycled, predominantly cotton, not synthetics.
Fast fashion brands like Shein and Temu score low on sustainability practices.
Young designers in Shanghai are innovating with sustainable fashion using recycled materials.
Government intervention is seen as crucial for significant change in textile waste management.