India, March 20 -- The school uniform industry in India, rooted in British colonial history, faces a sustainability challenge.

With the market projected to grow significantly, the current linear economy model leads to substantial waste.

Embracing a circular economy, promoting reuse, and implementing sustainable practices in uniform production can reduce environmental impact and financial burdens on parents.

The school uniform concept evolved in India during the late 19th and 20th centuries during the British rule. The idea was to create equality and order among children from diverse backgrounds.

After independence in 1947, the school uniform notion was followed both in government and private schools. By 1980s, wearing uniform was the ...