The circular economy and mining workwear waste management in Australia: A case study

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The circular economy and mining workwear waste management in Australia: A case study

End-of-life uniforms and workwear account for around 11,000 tonnes of textile waste in Australia and only 1 per cent is recycled, with the rest discarded in landfills. Australia’s large mining industry operations do not currently engage in responsible employee uniforms and workwear management contri...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Zaman, Atiq, Marinova, Dora, Farren, Anne
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	2023
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/91761

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