If the textile production is one of the most polluting industries in the world, their life cycle must be taken into consideration. There are products which have a shorter life than others such as a carpet cold have a longer life than a fashion shirt. Producers, as well as designers, end users, must be responsible according to waste management. Re-using raw materials, their recycling is in focus for decades. For example, plastics (polyester, polypropylene) are recycled/reused for the nonwoven industry of filters, diapers, geotextiles. The consumption in the balance of recycling.
Sustainability:
- Bussines/Industry: the western culture is based on consumption. The automotive industry is an example where everlasting sustainability keeps them in sales numbers. How we will deal with continuous consumption?
- Environment: the focus on 'green' policy to not pollute Earth.
- Resources: Sustainability to exploit alternative energy
- Food waste change
- Recyclate materials
Sustainability in production and consumption of textiles:
- Raw material. Land and water used for grow natural fibres. Fossil extraction for synthetic fibres.
- Production: energy and waste management, added chemicals, questions about workers/customers safety issues,
- Use/ consumption: durability and stability, longevity issue, recyclization, treatments issue
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