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An overview of the contribution of the textiles sector to climate change
| Resumo: | 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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| Autores principais: | Leal Filho, Walter |
| Outros Autores: | Perry, Patsy; Heim, Hilde; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Moda, Haruna; Ebhuoma, Eromose; Paço, Arminda |
| Assunto: | Textiles Fashion Clothing industry Textiles and clothing Climate change Environmental impact CO2 emissions |
| Ano: | 2022 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | artigo |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade Fernando Pessoa |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Repositório Institucional da Fernando Pessoa |
| Resumo: | 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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