MODERN TECHNOLOGIES AND TOOLS AIMED AT IMPLEMENTING THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE TEXTILE AND LIGHT INDUSTRY

The article is devoted to the analysis of modern equipment used for processing textile waste, which is one of the key tasks in the context of sustainable development and of reducing the environmental footprint of the fashion industry. Special attention is paid to the functional features of the equipment, its efficiency, energy intensity and the possibility of integration into production cycles. The article highlights the importance of introducing such technologies to reduce waste disposal and consumption of primary raw materials, and transition to circular economy. The directions of textile recycling development and new trends that may change the approach to waste disposal are also considered. The paper highlights the importance of joint cooperation between fashion brands, scientific institutes, and equipment manufacturers for the introduction of responsible manufacturing in the textile industry.