Archive · 6 Sep 2025
NGT Takes Action on Bengaluru Textile Waste Crisis
Imagine Bengaluru is making a lot of clothes, but they're also making a lot of trash.
The NGT, which is like an environmental police, noticed this problem.
They read a news report about all the fabric scraps and waste piling up, causing pollution.
Some factories handle their waste well, but others and small shops throw it away with regular garbage.
Only part of the waste gets recycled.
The rest ends up in landfills, has a short life, or is burned.
This can cause health problems for workers and pollute the environment, so the NGT is looking into how to fix it.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of the textile waste issue in Bengaluru.
The NGT initiated the action after a news report highlighted the city's textile waste problem.
Bengaluru generates nearly 5,000 tonnes of textile waste annually.
Only about 40% of textile waste is recycled; some is downcycled into low-grade products.
The NGT has impleaded several entities including the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board.
- Who
- The National Green Tribunal (NGT).
- What
- Took suo motu cognisance of the textile waste problem in Bengaluru.
- When
- The NGT order was passed on September 2.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India.
- Why
- Due to concerns over environmental violations and waste management issues highlighted in a news report.
- NGT Action
- Suo motu cognizance of textile waste issue
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Waste Generation
- Approximately 5,000 tonnes annually
- Recycling Rate
- About 40% sent for recycling
- Recycled Products Lifespan
- 8-10 years
- Relevant Laws
- Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, others
- Next Hearing
- October 9, Southern Zonal Bench, Chennai