Martin Sharkey

University of Galway

Dr Martin Sharkey is a Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher at the School of Natural Sciences at NUI Galway. He is currently working on the EPA-funded SAFER project.

Roughly two-thirds of textile waste generated in Ireland is disposed of, with the remaining third either being reused (the majority exported to the third world for resale) or down-cycled (remade into single-use and unrecyclable items).

The problem with recycling clothes and textiles

The vast majority of textiles are made from blends of different fibres and use different chemicals so proper recycling is complex

Fast fashion • 27 Jan 22

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