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The article informs about shredding and sorting material for recycling into new fibers can be both costly and difficult. Topics include collecting the waste is problematic and recycling can be termed non-environmentally friendly; and mechanical recycling has been the mainstay of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials.

The article focuses on social entrepreneurship that addresses environmental and social issues through effective business practices. Topics include the Ethical Apparel Index (EAI), a tool used by manufacturers and consumers to understand how fairly a company treats its workers; views of professor Rob Handfield on the consumer preference towards socially responsible products; and sustainability practices leading to better health and wellness.