Progress Update Report

 

September 2024

Progress on the Microfibre 2030 roadmap and implementation

 

Summary

This report outlines progress made between June 2022 and June 2024, to meet a global commitment to work towards zero impact from fibre fragmentation from textiles to the natural environment by 2030. 

 

 

Reasons to download:

In this report, you can find an overview of the most recent, and imminent, actions that TMC is taking to address fibre fragmentation loss and release from textiles to the natural environment.  

 

Key Takeaways

  • Fibre fragmentation is now a crucial component in the sustainability strategies of apparel brands 

  • We’re entering a new era of driving actionable change 

  • The Microfibre Data Portal is the largest dataset for comprehensive root-cause analysis to support science-led product change 

  • TMC collaborations are empowering global manufacturers with the tools and knowledge to enhance sustainable practices 

  • TMC’s specialised expertise is leveraged to ensure that policy decisions are rooted in full understanding of the available science 

 

 
This report lays out in detail some of the excellent progress that has been made to address the complex and significant issue of fibre fragmentation. It also provides a stark insight into the scale of the challenges that we must address if we are going to achieve the objectives of The Microfibre 2030 Commitment.
— Dr Kelly Sheridan, CEO of The Microfibre Consortium
 

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