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

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

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Authors

Leal Filho, Walter

Perry, Patsy

Heim, Hilde

Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta

Moda, Haruna

Ebhuoma, Eromose

Paço, Arminda

Abstract(s)

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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https://v2.sherpa.ac.uk/id/publication/26071

Keywords

Textiles Fashion Clothing industry Textiles and clothing Climate change Environmental impact CO2 emissions

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http://hdl.handle.net/10284/11123

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APA7th: Filho, W. L., Perry, P., Heim, H., Dinis, M. A. P., Moda, H., Ebhuoma, E., & Paço, A. (2022). An overview of the contribution of the textiles sector to climate change [Mini Review]. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10, Article 973102. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2022.973102