### Wakayama Prefecture - Fiber recycling efforts (1999-2020s)
Since 1999, the Wakayama Knitwear Industry Association has promoted textile waste recycling in Wakayama Prefecture, focusing on the recycling of waste cuttings and unused fabrics (waste cloth) In the 2000s, with the cooperation of the Okazaki production area, the association promoted the recycling of natural fibers, and worked to develop new products and educate the market In the 2010s, recycling technology improved and mechanization was introduced to improve the accuracy of waste separation. In the 1990s, recycling technology improved and mechanization was introduced to improve the accuracy of waste sorting. Nationwide deployment of recycled textile materials led to increased demand for industrial materials and in the fashion industry, and in the 2020s, the company developed sustainable activities in collaboration with local communities, such as donating rags to hospitals in Wakayama City. Furthermore, the company aims to develop new products and expand the market for recycl
ed materials, and is attracting attention in Japan and abroad as an industrial model that achieves zero emissions.
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