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Reducing the carbon footprint of the textile sector: an overview of impacts and solutions
Leal Filho, Walter Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta Liakh, Olena Paço, Arminda Dennis, Karen Shollo, Fran Sidsaph, Henry
Leal Filho, Walter
Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta
Liakh, Olena
Paço, Arminda
Dennis, Karen
Shollo, Fran
Sidsaph, Henry
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2024-03-18
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The clothing, footwear, and household textiles sectors play a significant role, providing employment opportunities on a global scale. However, they are also associated with a considerable consumption of natural resources, leading to high levels of water pollution and emissions of greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change. The carbon footprint (CF) of textiles depends generally on fabric types and production processes. Natural fibers such as cotton, wool, and silk, generally have a lower CF when compared to synthetic fabrics such as polyester and nylon, requiring more energy and chemicals during production. In addition, fabrics manufactured through eco-friendly methods, such as closed-loop systems and sustainable production processes, have a significantly lower CF than those produced using conventional means. Accordingly, there is a perceived need for comprehensive studies that investigate the environmental and climate implications of the textile sector. Considering these concerns, a study was undertaken on the topic, encompassing a literature review and data collection so as to present an overview of the environmental impacts and CF associated with the textile sector. The results from the research show that the resource consumption associated with the textile sector, particularly its CF, demands urgent action in order to reduce its impacts. Also, actionable measures are needed so as to reduce the CF of the textile industry. These are described in the paper, along with the obstacles that need to be overcome so as not only to reduce the CF of this sector, but also to pursue the objectives outlined in the sustainable development goals.
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Leal Filho, W., Dinis, M. A. P., Liakh, O., Paço, A., Dennis, K., Shollo, F., & Sidsaph, H. (2024). Reducing the carbon footprint of the textile sector: an overview of impacts and solutions. Textile Research Journal, 94(15-16), 1798-1814. https://doi.org/10.1177/00405175241236971
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SAGE Publications
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Textile Research Journal
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10.1177/00405175241236971
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This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of a published work that appeared in final form in [Textile Research Journal]. To access the final edited and published work see http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00405175241236971
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0040-5175
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1746-7748