Bhubaneswar, Feb. 25 -- The third International Day of Zero Waste, facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), will be observed on 30 March 2025. This year's theme, "towards zero waste in fashion and textiles", highlights the vital role of the fast-growing fashion and textiles sector in countering the waste pollution crisis gripping the planet.

Advocates say the industry could embody the zero-waste agenda by bolstering waste management globally, reducing waste generation, and promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Humanity generates up to 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, a tally that includes everything from food ...