Proposing applied processes to achieve the Circular Economy model in the textile sector A case study in Mei Chin, Queenstown, Singapore

This paper is highlighting the importance of textile waste management nowadays, and clarifying the current status of textile waste recycling in different countries by explaining two successful benchmarks. As well as, it is proposing a prototype that includes solutions for textile waste by circular economy knowledge -using a material recovery approach, the applied processes in Mei Chin, Queenstown, Singapore, which can be implemented in reality. Throughout these paper authors proposing an organization that is responsible for applying all material recovery phases after using the circular economy- in the textile sector which are the collection, sorting, recycling phases. As well as identifying the needed material flows for all textile management processes which are generally included in a one business model that can be applied in any city with simple modifications according to the city identity, conditions, and applicable laws in the city.