Frontiers in Environmental Science (Sep 2022)

An overview of the contribution of the textiles sector to climate change

  • Walter Leal Filho,
  • Patsy Perry,
  • Hilde Heim,
  • Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis,
  • Haruna Moda,
  • Eromose Ebhuoma,
  • Arminda Paço

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2022.973102
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10

Abstract

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The textile industry is responsible for a significant amount of global CO2 emissions, exceeding those from several other sectors such as international aviation and shipping. This article outlines the reasons for the textile industry’s contribution to climate change along with an overview of current trends. Finally, it outlines several measures to reduce its carbon footprint.

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