Understanding Used and Waste Textiles Exports from the Nordics

This report examines what happens to used and waste textiles exported from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Combining trade data, stakeholder research and tracking of 200 garments, Eunomia and Mepex map export routes, assess opportunities for reuse and recycling, and identify gaps in traceability and downstream waste management.

Last updated · 6 November 2026
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Knowledge report
Published
6 November 2026
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Eunomia, Mepex
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