Coordinate fashion and textiles waste for recycling

URN: UKFT SFTM2
Business Sectors (Suites): Sustainability in Manufacturing
Developed by: UKFT
Approved on: 2025

Overview

This standard is about taking responsibility the identification and collection of waste materials for recycling by a third party.  This relates to waste generated during the day-to-day production process, and may include fibre, unfinished and faulty material, off-cuts, faulty items, faulty products, unused yarns, threads, trimmings and components and general waste such as cardboard, plastics, wood, glass and metals
 
             This job role may involve:
 
1.     differentiating between material types
2.     identifying reusable, recyclable and non-recyclable waste
3.     working with third party recycling processes and criteria 
4.     understanding the destination of the collected materials for recycling
5.     identifying potential cross contamination which can affect the integrity of the recycling
6.     labelling, storing and stockpiling waste materials to be recycled
7.     oversee collection of recyclable waste
8.     compliance with social, economic and environmental principles of sustainability



Performance criteria

You must be able to:

You must be able to…
 
P1   identify waste materials that meet recycling criteria
P2   collect materials suitable for recycling
P3   redirect recyclable waste to the recyclable waste collection area
P4   safely dispose of non-recyclable or non-reusable waste
P5   follow safety procedures for removal and storage of recyclable waste
P6   use personal protective equipment when handling waste
P7   identify and report hazardous materials and items
P8   sort, classify and store recyclable waste materials as specified by the third party recycler
P9   label all waste clearly, including waste type, detail and destiny
P9 share information relating to recyclable waste across all manufacturing departments
P10 report plant, process and equipment, issues that may compromise the recycling process
P12 record work in compliance with company procedures
P13 prepare recyclable waste for shipment or collection to/by the third party
P14 oversee collection of recyclable waste
P15 adhere to workplace legal and compliance requirements associated with the social,           economic and environmental principles of sustainability


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

You must know and understand…
 
K1   the underpinning principles of sustainability and environmental best practise
K2   the impact of waste on the environment and the importance of sustainability and environmental best practise
K3   your responsibility in relation to workplace sustainability and environmental best practise
K4   organisational sustainability and environmental policies and practices
K5   the concept of recycling and potential opportunities to recycle waste materials
K6   the value and costs related to waste materials
K7   plant, process and equipment issues that may compromise the recycling process
K8    how to identify and differentiate between reusable, recyclable and non-recyclable materials
K9   recyclable waste collection schemes and criteria
K10         the destination of collected recyclable waste
K11  different types of waste containers and the handling techniques
K12   the reasons why you can or cannot recycle certain materials
K13  correct lifting and handling techniques
K14  company waste and environmental policies
K15  responsibilities of the employer and employee under Health, Safety and Environment  
        legislation
K16  legal and compliance requirements associated with the social, economic and
environmental principles of sustainability


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Scope Performance


Scope Knowledge


Values


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Skills


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Version Number

1

Indicative Review Date

2026

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

UKFT

Original URN

UKFT SFTM2

Relevant Occupations

Textile and Garment Trades

SOC Code


Keywords

Re-use, Recycle, Repair