The Sustainability Recommendation Paper on Promoting Textile Waste Management and Recycling in the Garment, Footwear, and Travel Goods (GFT) Sector presents a comprehensive set of recommendations to build an effective ecosystem for post-industrial textile waste recycling in and around Cambodia’s GFT sector. In this context, the evolving environmental due diligence requirements of global supply chains is discussed to underline the need for more circularity. Additionally, relevant initiatives from other countries are presented as good practices and inspiration for Cambodia GFT stakeholders to learn from.

The paper emphasizes the importance of implementing policies aligned with Cambodia’s Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and advocates for a shift towards a circular economy. The recommendations are directed towards key stakeholders, including the Cambodian Government, the producing GFT industry, international buyers / fashion brands, waste management companies, and development partners. The paper suggests that intensified multi-stakeholder action is needed to implement the recommendations in a holistic and integrated way, and pave the way towards a more circular Cambodian GFT industry embedded in international supply chains.