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There is huge scope for growth of coir industry in India. In this article, Dr J Anandha Kumar throws light on opportunities offered in coir spinning and exports of various value-added coir products

Textile value chain is one of the worst solid waste generator and liquid effluent discharger. Polyester is the largest consumed textile fibre and owing to its non-biodegradability poses major eco concern. Recycling provides feasible option of reduction at source and consumption of waste, say Dr Ashok Athalye and Aakriti Mohanty.