The Nordic textile commitment: A proposal of a common quality requirement system for textile collection, sorting, reuse and recycling

A proposal of a common quality requirement system for textile collection, sorting, reuse and recycling. The Nordic textile reuse and recycling commitment aims to engage stakeholders in committing to common goals of reducing the environmental impact from textile consumption and increasing the competitiveness of the Nordic region. It provides a third party certified system for legitimate sustainable collection, sorting, reuse and recycling of textiles. The report covers the main principles of a commitment. The report is part of the Nordic Prime Ministers' overall green growth initiative: "The Nordic Region - leading in green growth" - read more in the web magazine "Green Growth the Nordic Way" at www.nordicway.org or at www.norden.org/greengrowth