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

Leal Filho, Walter, Perry, Patsy ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8427-9912, Heim, Hilde, Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta, Moda, Haruna ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3760-8357, Ebhuoma, Eromose and Paço, Arminda (2022) An overview of the contribution of the textiles sector to climate change. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10. p. 973102. ISSN 2296-665X

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article
Peer-reviewed:	Yes
Date Deposited:	28 Jul 2022 10:37
Publisher:	Frontiers Media
Additional Information:	This is an Open Access article which appears in Frontiers in Environmental Science, published by Frontiers Media.
Divisions:	Faculties > Arts and Humanities Faculties > Health and Education Faculties > Science and Engineering Research Centres > Ecology and Environment Research Centre Research Centres > Health, Psychology and Communities Research Centres > School of Art Research Centre
Subject terms:	0502 Environmental Science and Management
URI:	https://e-space.mmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/630167
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2022.973102
ISSN	2296-665X

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