Fashion’s Rising Demand for Recycled Polyester Is Redefining Circularity and Inclusion Across Global Supply Chains

The fashion industry’s embrace of recycled polyester is a shift in how industries think about materials, people and responsibility. Plastic-recovery, textile production and social inclusion are now a part of the same story of circularity and purpose.

For supply-chains, this means recognising plastic waste as a valuable resource. For brands, it means aligning material-choices with genuine impact, not just marketing. For communities, it means opportunity, dignity and participation in a global movement for change.

The Rise of Recycled PET (rPET): Market to Double by 2034 and What It Means for Brands

Recent projections from Precedence Research show that the rPET market is on track to grow from USD 12.76 billion in 2025 to USD 26.78 billion by 2034, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.53%. This isn’t incremental growth, it’s a doubling of market value within a single decade.

Circular Packaging for Modern Procurement: Solving the Plastic Problem Profitably

Plastic is one of the most versatile and cost-effective packaging materials ever developed. It’s lightweight, durable, and scalable. But we’re managing it like a single-use liability rather than a long-term asset.

Currently, less than 20% of global plastic waste is recycled. The rest ends up in landfills, incinerators, or worse leaking into the environment. That’s more than a sustainability issue; it’s a glaring failure in resource utilization and material recovery.

Consumer Shift: The Rise of Plastic-Free & Waste-Sensitive Shopping Trends

In a recent global study by Aura, nearly 40% of consumers said they abandoned a purchase because the packaging wasn’t sustainable. This signals a fundamental change in how people perceive packaging—not as a throwaway utility, but as part of the product’s value and impact.

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