#5189. Emerging partnerships between non-profit organizations and companies in reverse supply chains: enabling valorization of post-use textile
August 2026 | publication date |
Proposal available till | 08-06-2025 |
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Journal’s subject area: |
Management of Technology and Innovation;
Transportation; |
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Abstract:
The European Union (EU) member states are obligated to implement the separate collection of textile waste by the year 20XX. In support of upcoming changes, this study develops an understanding of barriers and drivers for establishing partnerships between non-profit organizations (NPOs) and companies in reverse textile supply chains. The main data source is semi-structured interviews with NPOs, companies and research institutes identified through intensity case sampling. This study elaborates on the barriers and drivers in a new context of textile valorization and prioritizes them. The study identifies the alignment of interests and goals, increased transparency and clarity of terminology and other main factors in establishing the partnership. Expanding the geographical boundaries of current research will capture the experiences of NPOs and companies in other contextual settings. This study contributes to the existing knowledge with a broad picture of different barriers and drivers. The findings intend to support the integration of NPOs in reverse textile supply chains. The partnership can potentially minimize the export of post-use textiles to developing countries, thus reducing the negative environmental footprint and social impact of the textile industry.
Keywords:
Companies; Non-profit organization; Partnership; Post-use textile; Recycling; Reuse; Reverse supply chain; Textile valorization
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