Australian fashion retailer Lowes has diverted 2,413 kilograms of textiles from landfill between April 1 and June 30 this year.
The diverted textile was sent through recycling company Upparel, reportedly resulting in the prevention of 8.4 kilograms of green house gas emissions.
Lowes reported the news via LinkedIn, calling it a significant impact in the fight against textile waste.
“At Lowes, we firmly believe that every action, no matter how small, makes a big difference in reducing our carbon footprint and promoting a more sustainable future," the company shared. "Join us on this sustainability journey, and let's continue our fight against textile waste and pollution to build a greener, cleaner, and healthier planet."
Lowes has been in collaboration with Upparel since 2020 to close the circularity loop on its school uniforms and basic apparel.
The clothing retailer also diverts obsolete product through BlockTexx. So far, it has processed and recycled seven tonnes of old schoolwear through the textile recovery organisation.
“Our waste Management approach is complicated comparative to regular fast fashion,” the company shared in its 2023 Modern Slavery Report. “Our garments are bespoke distinctive wear that cannot be resold.”
“Our continuous improvement committee join the Lowes Modern Slavery panel on request to pitch for new and improved methods to handle waste management and sustainability.
“This paved way for an affiliate program monitored by our continuous improvement committee to have our textiles recycled and prevented from landfill.”