According to a report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF), every second, the amount of clothing discarded by humans could fill a garbage truck. Therefore, the EMF's Circular Fibers Initiative published a sustainability report to promote a new textiles economy, strongly supported by industry leaders including H&M and Nike, based on circular economy principles. The report points out that globally, less than 1% of textile products are recycled and reused, representing an estimated $100 billion worth of materials wasted annually. Even in Germany, where textile recycling rates are high, most recycled textiles are exported to countries without recycling infrastructure, resulting in further waste. The textile industry primarily consumes non-renewable resources, accumulating over 98 million tons of raw materials annually. These non-renewable resources include petroleum-derived synthetic fibers, fertilizers used to grow cotton, and chemicals used in the manufacture, dyeing, and finishing of fibers and fabrics. Carbon emissions are a significant environmental issue for the textile industry. In 2015, the global textile industry emitted a staggering 1.2 billion metric tons of CO2 equivalent, far exceeding the combined emissions of the international aviation and shipping industries that year. If the textile industry's operating model does not shift towards sustainability, the impact will extend beyond the environment, affecting not only the economic growth of businesses. The report estimates that, assuming the existing operating model, by 2030, fashion brand profits will decrease by more than 3%, equivalent to a staggering $52 billion in lost profits across the industry. Therefore, the EMF, actively promoting a circular economy, proposes the following sustainable solutions for the textile industry: 1. Eliminating the release of harmful substances and microfibers \u2013 Integrating industry efforts and fostering innovation and collaboration to establish safe material recycling and significantly reduce the entry of microplastic fibers into the environment. 2. Changing the way clothing is designed, sold, and used, decoupling from fast fashion and shortened lifecycles \u2013 Expanding the short-term clothing rental industry, prioritizing durability, and enhancing the versatility of clothing through brand promises and policies. 3. Improve recycling rates through garment design, collection, and remanufacturing \u2013 Integrate garment design and recycling processes, pursue technological innovation to improve the quality and value of recycled materials, stimulate demand for recycled materials, and implement large-scale garment recycling mechanisms. 4. Use resources effectively and move towards the application of renewable resources \u2013 Replace plastic fibers with renewable resources and expand renewable resource production through agricultural methods. Please refer to the attached document (English): A-New-Textiles-Economy_Summary-of-Findings_Updated_1-12-17. Source: Environmental Leader (2017-12-01) (Compiled by PIDC) Attachment file: A-New-Textiles-Economy_Summary-of-Findings_Updated_1-12-17.pdf<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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