Garbage of the world consists chiefly of kitchen waste, textile waste and paper which can be converted into fuel for homes and industries.

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Some emerging designers are eschewing new textiles altogether for upcycling, which means taking waste and reclaimed textile material and turning it into a product with higher value.

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