The Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has launched a new initiative to support stakeholders to foster a circular textile industry in Indonesia. 

Titled, ‘Circular Fashion Partnership: Indonesia,’ the initiative has been launched in partnership with Rantai Tekstil Lestari (RTL) Indonesia. It is supported by implementation partners Reverse Resources, Closed Loop Fashion, and Circle Economy Foundation, and funded by H&M Foundation and contributions from the private sector.

The initiative urges brands, manufacturers, waste handlers, recyclers and government agencies to actively participate in the collective action program to achieve impact at scale.

A cross-sectorial initiative, The Circular Fashion Partnership: Indonesia aims to develop effective circular fashion systems by capturing and recycling post-industrial textile waste. The program seeks to minimise virgin resources use by increasing the availability of recycled materials. The program organises raining sessions and working groups for brands, local manufacturers, waste handlers, recyclers, and knowledge institutes to help promote best practices and educate industry stakeholders on the principles of the circular economy.

Project national lead, RTL ensures, the program is customised to the local context and includes all local stakeholders. It also confirms the program’s alignment with government’s strategy, and its connection with the right ministries to help bridge the identified policy gaps.