The garment industry generates significant waste including fabric scraps, dead stock, and unsold garments. Approximately two-thirds of total textile is discarded and ending up in landfills. Upcycling, the creative transformation of materials into products of equal or higher quality, offers a sustainable solution. Upcycling provides an innovative approach to reducing waste, promoting sustainability in addition to generating income for artisans. Form Indian prospective, Upcycling offers a sustainable solution to the textile industry's waste management issues. Standardization, Certification, and Government Initiatives can promote upcycling practices, reduce waste, and support sustainable development. This paper explores the concept of upcycling, its benefits, and the need for standardization and certification.

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