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GAO Report Outlines Policy Choices for Improving Textile Circularity

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GAO Report Outlines Policy Choices for Improving Textile Circularity

A new report from the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) examines textile circularity and what policies need to be implemented to accelerate the circular economy in the U.S. The agency aims to illustrate how developing a circular economy for textiles could create new jobs and other economic benefits, in addition to reducing waste.

Building on previous work in this arena conducted in 2024, GAO reviewed legislation, regulations, federal agency documents and academic reports related to textile circularity in the U.S. The agency also interviewed stakeholders, including government entities (international, federal and state), industry members, academia and nonprofit organizations that have or could possibly play a role in advancing the textile circular economy. GAO also visited Oregon, Washington, France and the Netherlands to meet with private sector representatives involved in efforts to develop the textile circular economy in those regions.

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“The textile industry is part of a massive, global economic sector—including fiber sourcing, yarn production, and textile manufacturing,” the agency said in the report. “Textiles include apparel and other products, such as carpets, footwear, and towels. In response to global increases in the amount of textile consumption and waste, certain U.S. states and other countries have begun to consider and implement policies that can help develop a textile circular economy.”

The report identified potential benefits for textile circularity, such as creating jobs and markets related to textile repair and recycling, along with reducing harmful environmental impacts.


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