B-10: Circularity and Used Textile Trade
- The Ministry of Commerce and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Government of Pakistan, ought to develop policies to prevent polluted textile cargo from entering Pakistan and enforce the return of such shipments to the exporters in developed countries. Trade regulatory bodies should work with international partners, including the European Union (EU), to align with waste shipment regulations and hold exporting countries accountable.
- The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Government of Pakistan, need to encourage ship recycling and promote green fueling methods to reduce pollution. Textile and manufacturing associations should support new recycling technologies and eco-friendly practices, especially water treatment for chemical-intensive processes.
- Government bodies like the Ministry of Commerce and Board of Investment (BOI) should create policies for sustainable expansion in the textile industry by establishing export processing zones and providing licenses to businesses that meet sustainability standards. Environmental agencies should ensure compliance with water treatment and other eco-friendly requirements.
- The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) should implement low taxation and subsidies for circular textile businesses, which will encourage sustainable practices and boost exports. These incentives will help attract investment in environmentally responsible business models within the textile sector.
- Pakistan Single Window and Ministry of Commerce need collaborate to gather data on the used textile trade. Policy advisory bodies should use this data to adjust regulations and align Pakistan’s practices with global circular economy standards, promoting transparency and sustainable trade practices.
