Textile Guide

Textiles | In-depth topics | European Environment Agency (EEA)

The textile sector is a major driver of global resource consumption and pollution. textile

: As of 2026, the industry accounts for 21% of global water scarcity and over 3% of global CO2 emissions . In the EU, average annual consumption per person requires of water and 391 kg of raw materials. Textiles | In-depth topics | European Environment Agency

: Approximately 80% of discarded clothing ends up in landfills or incinerators, with less than 1% currently recycled into new fibers. textile