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Romania has one of the lowest textile waste recycling rates in the EU at 23%, according to Eurostat's 2022 data. In 2024, the EU generated 2.3 million tons of textile waste, with over half coming from households. Of the treated waste, 78% was recycled, while 13% was incinerated for energy recovery. Italy was the largest generator of textile waste, followed by France and Germany, with Italy and France achieving the highest recycling rates at 98%. In contrast, Latvia reported a 0% recycling rate, Estonia 5%, and Romania 23%.