Circular Textile & Fashion Toolkit + Training
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SIB-K, the knowledge centre under KEPSA, is collaborating with Edukans Kenya to implement the Wear the Green Future Project.
We are pleased to introduce a practical Circularity Toolkit designed to support textile and fashion businesses in Kenya to transition from linear production models to sustainable, circular operations.
Between January and March 2026, we will offer training to companies in Nairobi and in Mombasa drawn from EPZs and SMEs working across the textile and fashion value chain.
Purpose of the Training Workshop
- Build awareness and technical capacity on key circular economy principles.
- Introduce practical tools for waste reduction, sustainable material choices, energy and water efficiency, and design for circularity.
- Equip businesses with strategic knowledge to prepare for emerging compliance requirements, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Kenya’s Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022.
Target Group
- EPZ textile and apparel manufacturers.
- Small and medium-sized fashion enterprises.
- Designers, producers, and upcyclers.
- Waste managers and sustainability officers.
- Associations and sector support institutions.
Possible Outcomes of the Workshop
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Apply circular design approaches, including reuse, repair, remanufacturing, and recycling.
- Analyse material flows and map areas for waste reduction using real business data.
- Improve water and energy efficiency in production with practical, low-cost strategies.
- Understand relevant policy frameworks, financing options, and compliance pathways.
- Position their brands for new market opportunities, greener supply chains, and customer engagement around sustainability.
