The textile and fashion industry faces an urgent challenge, millions of tons of fabric are discarded everyday, straining natural resources and overflowing landfills. At Saahas Zero Waste, we envision a future where textile waste is addressed within the framework of a circular economy. India generates approximately 7.8 million tons of textile waste annually, with over 50% coming from post-consumer sources such as discarded clothing and home textiles. Our mission is to address this challenge by creating a formal, transparent, and circular textile waste management system.
By aligning with SWM Waste Management Rules and Best Waste Governance (BWG) guidelines, we ensure compliance and sustainability in every step of the process. Through innovative solutions, we reduce reliance on virgin materials and mitigate environmental impact.
We collect textiles from corporates, households, industries, and organizations via organized drives or bins. Sorting happens at Textile Recycling Facilities (TRFs), where materials are classified based on condition, quality, and composition into rewearable and non-wearable categories. These are then directed to authorized downcycling, recycling, or upcycling units within our circular textile ecosystem, ensuring no landfill waste. Reusable fabrics are upcycled into new products like bags, pouches, and decor items by self-help groups, closing the loop. Clients get Diversion Certificates for tracking ESG and sustainability efforts.
The textile industry is the second-largest employer in India but also a major source of waste. Our Textile Recovery Facility (TRF) showcases a solution for managing both pre- and post-consumer waste. Watch the video to see how we’re paving the way for scaling sustainable solutions across the country.
Supporting ESG compliance through collection drives and reporting.
Partnering to create awareness through trainings and workshops, scale textile waste solutions in both formal and informal sectors.
Promoting thrift, reuse, upcycled products and proper waste management practices.
NIR scanners use near-infrared light to accurately sort textiles by material composition, enhancing recycling efficiency.
Our tools track waste diversion and material recovery, helping clients meet BRSR and ESG compliance while ensuring transparency.
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Tons of textile waste diverted from landfills
Textile Recovery Facilities operational in Bengaluru and Gurugram
Garments recirculated through Swap and Thrift
Waste pickers trained, with 53% women participation
Success stories from businesses like yours
Through our on ground work with Saahas Zero Waste, it has been evident that they are trailblazers in the sector of waste management. Their participation and collaboration in our Sorting for Circularity India project and its corresponding pilots has been proof of their hard work towards building infrastructure and ecosystems for textile waste, and their work has been invaluable in the success of our project.
Fashion for Good
Saahas Zero Waste, recognized for its role in textile waste management, has contributed to material recovery and green job creation. The study conducted for IDH provided deeper insights into India’s waste management practices, highlighting areas for improvement and introducing innovative, sustainable solutions. We look forward to collaborating with Saahas in the future
IDH
Saahas Zero Waste, recognized for its role in textile waste management, has contributed to material recovery and green job creation. The study conducted for IDH provided deeper insights into India’s waste management practices, highlighting areas for improvement and introducing innovative, sustainable solutions. We look forward to collaborating with Saahas in the future
Sattva
Soiled textiles are sorted, cleaned, and directed to authorized end-destinations for safe processing.
Yes, our services cater to both types, ensuring proper handling and maximum resource recovery.
Yes, we issue Recycling and Diversion Certificates for all projects to validate compliance.
Contact us for consultation, collection drives, or training sessions. Together, we can build sustainable solutions tailored to your needs.
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