Sustainable Innovation: Refund Based Cloth Recycling System Using Plastic Waste

Authors: Ms.K.R.Athira, Mr.N.Arjun Krishna

Abstract: Sustainability has become a central focus in contemporary research, policy, and industrial practices due to growing environmental challenges. Among these, plastic waste management has emerged as a global concern because of its non-biodegradable nature and harmful impact on ecosystems. This article proposes a theoretical framework for a refund-based cloth recycling system utilizing plastic waste. The returned cloth is then broken down into small particles then mixed with the cements and bricks. Hence it is more than recycling. The system combines the principles of circular economy, waste-to-wealth innovation, and consumer participation mechanisms to address environmental degradation while promoting social and economic sustainability. Through a theoretical exploration, this paper emphasizes how plastic waste can be converted into textile products and reintegrated into the economy via a structured refund-return system

DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17173474