Textiles and the Environment - Textiles Intelligence for the Apparel Industry & Textile Industry

Textiles and the Environment - Textiles Intelligence for the Apparel Industry & Textile Industry

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Worldwide concern for the environment is growing. Environmental damage is being caused by gaseous and liquid emissions from industrial processes, including those employed in the manufacture of textiles. Another growing problem is the disposal of solid waste, from households as well as from industrial processes. Authorities are under growing pressure to protect the environment by introducing tougher limits on atmospheric and river pollution. Increasing the duty of care is being passed back to companies. The report analyses the implications of the key environmental issues on the textile industry and the impact of textile production on the environment. Legislation is explained and recycling is examined. The report also provides case studies of textile and clothing companies which actively incorporate environmental policies in their day to day running.

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION: Why now?
The Key Issues
Implications for the Textile Industry
CHAPTER 2: THE REALITIES OF "GREEN TEXTILES: Green Fashion: The Clothing Industry's Response
Natural Versus man-Made Fibres
Natural Versus Synthetic Dyes
Conclusions
CHAPTER 3: THE IMPACT OF TEXTILE PRODUCTION ON THE ENVIRONMENT: Introduction
Natural and man-Made Fibres: a Brief Classification
Use of Resources: Oil Land, Energy and Water
Pollution resulting from the Textile Process
Conclusions
CHAPTER 4: LEGISLATION: Legislation: the Catalyst for Change
The Polluter Pays
Role of the European Community
Effect of Dangerous Substances Directive on the EC Textile Industry
UK Legislation
International Parity: Is the Playing Field Level
Conclusions
CHAPTER 5: THE INDUSTRY'S RESPONSE: Options Open to the industry
In-house Treatment of Water
Treating Gaseous Water
Technology transfer
Developments in Technology
How Textiles Can Improve the Environment Conclusions
CHAPTER 6: RECYCLING: The Problem of Waste Disposal
Textiles in landfill Sites
Alternatives to Disposal in Landfill Sites
Textile Recycling
Conclusions
CHAPTER 7: CASE STUDIES: Introduction
Case Study 1: John Heathcoat Ltd, UK
Case Study 2: Grignasco, Italy
Case Study 3: Lenzing AG, Austria
Case Study 4: Brintons Ltd, UK
Case Study 5: Italdenim, Italy
Case Study 6: Klaus Steilmann GmbH & Co, Germany
Case Study 7: Evergreen Recycled Fashions, UK
APPENDIX 1: CV HOME FURNISHINGS LIMITED, CHINLEY, UK: Environmental Issues and Actions at Chinley
APPENDIX 2: YOUR TEXTILEWEK, GERMANY
APPENDIX 3: ADDRESSES OF SELECTED ORGANISATIONS
APPENDIX 4: GLOSSARY
APPENDIX 5: SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY

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