Industry representatives have issued a position statement on textile waste collection practices in Finland. According to the statement, only textile waste that can be genuinely utilized or recycled should be subject to separate collection schemes. The position holders contend that collecting material that cannot be realistically recovered or recycled creates unnecessary strain on waste management systems, drives up operational costs, and generates environmental impacts without delivering corresponding circular economy value. This stance reflects concerns about the efficiency and sustainability of current textile waste collection frameworks and advocates for a more selective approach focused on economically and environmentally viable material streams.