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Reducing the carbon footprint of the textile sector: an overview of impacts and solutions

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dc.contributor.authorLeal Filho, Walter
dc.contributor.authorDinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta
dc.contributor.authorLiakh, Olena
dc.contributor.authorPaço, Arminda
dc.contributor.authorDennis, Karen
dc.contributor.authorShollo, Fran
dc.contributor.authorSidsaph, Henry
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-03T10:44:38Z
dc.date.available2024-09-03T10:44:38Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionhttps://v2.sherpa.ac.uk/id/publication/9501pt_PT
dc.description.abstractThe 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.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationAPA7th: 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/10.1177/00405175241236971pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1177/00405175241236971pt_PT
dc.identifier.eissn1746-7748
dc.identifier.issn0040-5175
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10284/13159
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherSage Publicationspt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversionhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00405175241236971pt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectTextile industrypt_PT
dc.subjectCarbon footprintpt_PT
dc.subjectGreenhouse gasespt_PT
dc.subjectSustainable development goalspt_PT
dc.subjectEnvironmental impact assessmentpt_PT
dc.titleReducing the carbon footprint of the textile sector: an overview of impacts and solutionspt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.endPage1814pt_PT
oaire.citation.issue15-16pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage1798pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleTextile Research Journalpt_PT
oaire.citation.volume94pt_PT
person.familyNameDinis
person.givenNameMaria Alzira Pimenta
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person.identifier.orcid0000-0002-2198-6740
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