Proyecto textil de Cáritas: trabajo, dignificación y cuidado del medioambiente

Cáritas of the Archdiocese of Oviedo operates a textile project in Asturias designed to provide jobs for people facing social exclusion while promoting environmental care. The initiative uses clothing collection containers and four Koopera Store second-hand shops to manage textile waste.

Aida Rodríguez, the general coordinator of the project, stated that the organization moved away from traditional clothing closets over a decade ago to adopt a social economy model. This shift transformed the work into a social insertion company that focuses on responsible consumption and dignifying the way goods are distributed.

The project addresses a significant waste issue in the region. According to calculations by Cáritas, residents of Asturias discard approximately three kilograms of clothing each year, totaling an estimated two million kilograms of textile waste annually.