Kente cloth carries more than just color and pattern, it holds centuries of history, identity, and pride. Traditionally woven solely for kings and sacred ceremonies, this iconic Ghanaian textile has traveled far beyond its origins, adorning shoulders at inaugurations, weddings, and global fashion runways. Yet, as machine-made imitations flood the market and traditional craftsmanship faces…

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the road map for a more equitable and sustainable future, with gender equality at their core. While menstrual health is critical to gender equality and a human rights matter, it remains largely overlooked in the SDGs. When menstrual health is neglected, it can exacerbate gender inequalities and limit education, economic…

Reports of lung disease, skin conditions and even cancer are rising in Panipat, which recycles 1 million tonnes of textile waste a year The air inside Panipat’s recycling factories is heavy with lint that glints in the light before settling over every surface like a film of dirty snow. At her work station, 27-year-old Neerma…

Today, on World Cleanup Day, we announce a step forward for sustainable fashion in Ghana. Landfills to Landmarks and the Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association(GUCDA) are partnering to launch the Buy Back Scheme and introduce a downstream traceability tool. Retailers across Accra, including Katamanto, can now return unsold textiles for credit through a transparent process….

A new study reveals that circular fashion (CF) – the practice of recycling, reselling, and renting clothing to reduce waste – might not be the green solution it claims to be. While the concept sounds promising, a new study, published in the journal Frontiers in Sustainability, uncovers major flaws in how circular fashion is being implemented and…

Textile consumption in the EU increased from 17 kg per person in 2019 to 19 kg per person on average in 2022 — enough to fill a large suitcase with new textiles. At the same time, around 12 kg of clothing per person is dumped each year in the EU. The European Union is adopting legislation to reduce…

By Henry Treku and Samuel Ofori-Gyampoh , Co-Founders, Landfills2Landmarks As the co-founders of Landfills2Landmarks, we’re often asked why this event matters and what truly sets it apart from the typical conversations surrounding sustainability and textile waste. Our answer is simple yet profound: Landfills2Landmarks moves beyond rhetoric. It brings hard truths to the forefront, shines a…