"RMG Waste Market in Bangladesh"
The RMG Waste Market in Bangladesh: Challenges and Opportunities
Bangladesh is renowned as one of the
world’s largest producers of ready-made garments (RMG), a sector that plays a
crucial role in the country’s economy. However, with this massive production
comes a significant amount of waste—both pre-consumer waste like fabric scraps
and post-consumer waste like discarded clothing.
The RMG waste market in Bangladesh
holds immense potential for recycling, yet it faces substantial challenges.
Despite the growing demand for sustainable solutions, the industry struggles
with inefficiencies in the waste supply chain. Issues such as inadequate waste
collection systems, lack of proper infrastructure for recycling, and limited
access to advanced technologies hinder the ability to manage RMG waste
effectively.
One of the key supply chain problems is the reliance on informal waste collectors, who play a critical role in the recycling process but often operate under unsafe conditions and without formal recognition. The lack of standardized practices and transparency further complicates the supply chain, making it difficult to ensure that waste is properly recycled.