WELCOME TO PARST
A continental platform committed to advancing responsible textile reuse, upcycling, recycling and renewal across Africa.
At PARST, we believe that textiles should not be treated merely as waste. Through innovation, collaboration and responsible management, used textiles can be transformed into valuable resources that protect the environment, create employment, support businesses and improve livelihoods.
The Pan African Association of Recycling and Secondhand Textiles (PARST) is a continental membership-based organization established to strengthen Africa’s recycling and secondhand textile sector.
PARST works across all regions of Africa to build capacity, support evidence-based policies, facilitate knowledge sharing, and promote industry best practices. READ MORE
PARST advocates for policies and regulatory frameworks that support responsible secondhand textile trade, textile recovery, circular economy development, waste reduction, climate action and Extended Producer Responsibility. READ MORE
Textile recycling refers to the process of recovering used clothing, fabrics, and textile materials for reuse or reprocessing into new products. Rather than disposing of textiles in landfills or through open burning, recycling extends the life cycle of materials and reduces environmental impacts. READ MORE
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