This policy brief presents the key findings and recommendations developed under Work Packages 4 and 6, focusing on the critical opportunities and challenges within Pakistan's textile and garment industry. As one of the world's largest textile exporters, Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment where circular economy principles can drive both environmental sustainability and economic resilience.
The brief examines the current landscape of textile waste generation across the production chain, from spinning and weaving to cutting and sewing. It identifies systemic barriers to efficient resource recovery and highlights proven strategies for integrating pre-consumer waste back into productive supply chains.
Key recommendations include the establishment of digital traceability infrastructure, policy incentives for waste segregation at source, and public-private partnerships to build regional sorting and preprocessing capacity. The document also outlines a roadmap for stakeholders including manufacturers, brands, recyclers, and government bodies to coordinate action toward a shared circularity vision.