Children's Academy students tackle India's 7.7-million-tonne textile waste challenge

Children's Academy International School is tackling India's 7.7 million tonnes of annual textile waste by empowering students to implement circular economy principles and transform discarded fabrics into sustainable new products.

MUMBAI, India , Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- India generates approximately 7.7 million tonnes of textile wast e annually, a volume that places significant strain on the nation's ecological infrastructure. In a move to address this crisis through education and action, Children's Academy International S chool has launched Clothes for Conscien ce , a community engagement initiative designed to in tegrate sustainability into the core curriculum. Full program details and initiative updates are available at www.childrens-academy.in .