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Tikhonova I.O., Iumasheva Iu.Iu., Grosheva S.V. Development of approaches to the recycling of textile clothing waste in the context of a circular economy. Russian journal of resources, conservation and recycling. 2026; 13(1). Available at: https://resources.today/PDF/15EEOR126.pdf (in Russian). DOI: 10.15862/15EEOR126

Development of approaches to the recycling of textile clothing waste in the context of a circular economy

Tikhonova Irina Olegovna
Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology, Moscow, Russia
Research Institute «Environmental Industrial Policy Center», Moscow, Russia
E-mail: iritimay@gmail.com
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7156-1660
RSCI: https://elibrary.ru/author_profile.asp?id=51933
SCOPUS: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.url?authorId=55346990200

Iumasheva Iulia Iurievna
Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology, Moscow, Russia
E-mail: yuyumashewa@yandex.ru
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0993-0054

Grosheva Svetlana Valeryevna
Russian Environmental Operator, Moscow, Russia
E-mail: sgrosheva90@gmail.com
IRID: https://istina.msu.ru/workers/394187087
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4232-9249

Abstract. The article presents an overview of modern methods for recycling textile clothing waste, which are divided into four main groups: mechanical, physical, chemical and biological. The waste pre-treatment processes are described in detail, including stages such as disinfection, sorting, washing, drying, and removal of fittings. For all methods discussed in the article, the types of fabrics recycled and the potential products are specified. The authors analyzed the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of each method. It was noted that the most universal and economically justified method for use in Russia at present is the mechanical method, which allows for the production of products such as regenerated fiber, non-woven materials, and wiping rags. Physical methods can only be applied to single-component polymer-containing textile clothing waste. Chemical methods are quite promising for the separation of textile clothing waste from mixed fabrics. Biological methods are applicable only to cellulosic waste, and the resulting end products have limited market demand. The authors have formulated the conclusion of the work on the need for the priority development in Russia of an effective system of collection, logistics and pretreatment of textile waste, which is the foundation for the creation of a sustainable industry for their recycling and the transition to a closed-loop economy. At the same time, regardless of the chosen method, the preliminary preparation of raw materials remains a critically important link in the entire technological chain, determining the quality and demand for end products.

Keywords: textile clothing waste; regenerated fiber; secondary fiber; recycling; utilization; primary waste treatment; waste sorting

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