Question 1

1. What is Second Spin and how does it recycle textile waste in India?

Accepted Answer

Second Spin is a circular textile waste management initiative in India. We collect, sort, and recycle post-consumer and institutional textile waste—such as uniforms, bedsheets, and garments—while creating green jobs and supporting waste workers. Our services are currently active in cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi.

Question 2

2. How can institutions partner with Second Spin to manage and discard textile waste?

Accepted Answer

Institutions like hotels, hospitals, and schools can partner with Second Spin to responsibly dispose of their old textiles. We provide scheduled pick-up, sorting, recycling, and even a waste management certificate. Reach out via our website or LinkedIn to set up a textile collection partnership in India.

Question 3

3. What happens to the textile waste collected by Second Spin?

Accepted Answer

The textile waste collected by Second Spin is sorted into categories. Based on the textile waste recovery, we send the sorted textile waste for upcycling or recycling. The waste is made into new yarns, products that is sold back in the market. Polyester blended materials are processed into new materials like The GoodFelt. Second Spin works with verified recyclers and manufacturers to ensure traceable, ethical waste recovery.

Question 4

4. How does Second Spin support circular economy in India?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Second Spin is part of the circular ecosystem textile industry circular. By recovering textile waste and turning it into new materials, we divert the textile waste ending up in landfills.

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