SMI Recycling Scheme Booklet - Flipbook - Page 25
Here’s the process:
SMI: DIVERT FROM EARTH
RECYCLE HI-VIS & WORKWEAR TEXTILES
- WASTE PROCESS FIBRE (WPF)
• Sorting: Based on condition, colour (hi-vis helps!), and fabric blend
• Shredding: Turned into 昀椀bre and baled into large bags
• Reprocessing: Becomes Waste Processed Fibre (WPF) tailored for colour, softness, insulation
OLD UNIFORMS GET A NEW PURPOSE
NO LANDFILL NECESSARY
End Use: WPF is used to make:
• Vehicle sound insulation
• Carpet underlay
• Upholstery stu昀케ng
• Geomembranes for landscaping &
construction
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Environmental Bene昀椀ts
• Reduces Land昀椀ll Waste
Diverts large volumes of 昀椀bre-rich waste from land昀椀ll, especially from fast fashion and
packaging sectors.
• Saves Water and Energy
Recycling 昀椀bers typically consumes less energy and water than producing virgin materials. For
example, recycled cotton can use up to 90% less water.
• Lowers Carbon Emissions
Fiber recycling can signi昀椀cantly cut CO₂ emissions by reducing the need for raw material
extraction and processing.
• Supports Circular Economy
Encourages a closed-loop system where materials are reused multiple times, reducing reliance
on 昀椀nite natural resources.
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