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H&M and Adidas join Apparel Recovery Coalition to tackle Ghana textile waste
The coalition will explore funding, governance and practical support to strengthen reuse, up‑cycling and recycling of exported second‑hand apparel.
By Felo News Desk · Published
H&M Group, Adidas, Inditex and Bestseller have teamed up with the Or Foundation to launch the Apparel Recovery Coalition (ARC) in Ghana, according to a Bizcommunity report dated 13 Oct 2026.
What happened
The coalition, announced on 13 Oct, aims to improve post‑consumer textile flows that affect markets such as Kantamanto in Accra, which recirculates an estimated 25 million garments each month.
What the reports add
The Or Foundation estimates the scale of Kantamanto’s market and says ARC will test globally accountable extended producer responsibility (EPR). ARC spokesperson Hilde van Duijn notes that most textiles collected in the EU are exported and often become waste in receiving countries.
What was said
Liz Ricketts, co‑founder of The Or Foundation, told Vogue Business that launching ARC in Kantamanto “sends a signal that ambitious plans for circularity must be grounded in reality.” Van Duijn added that the coalition will explore funding and inclusive governance to support circular pathways.
How it came about
The coalition builds on earlier efforts by the Or Foundation to address the environmental burden of second‑hand clothing exports, linking brand contributions to practical circular‑economy projects in recipient nations.
Key facts
- H&M, Adidas, Inditex and Bestseller joined the Apparel Recovery Coalition in Ghana. (bizcommunity.com)
- Kantamanto Market in Accra processes about 25 million garments each month. (bizcommunity.com)
- ARC will test funding, inclusive governance and practical support for reuse, up‑cycling and recycling. (bizcommunity.com)
Sources
- [1] bizcommunity.com — originally reported as “H&M, Adidas join coalition to improve post-consumer textile flows”
