Circular fashion innovators face shipping code challenges

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Outdated shipping codes designed for a linear economy are hindering the growth of circular fashion. These Harmonised System (HS) codes, created in 1983, fail to differentiate between various types of used textiles, creating barriers for recycling and upcycling initiatives globally. International bodies are considering revisions to HS codes to better support circular fashion, aiming to distinguish between waste, reused, and recycled materials.


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