An overview of the contribution of the textiles sector to climate change
| Title: | An overview of the contribution of the textiles sector to climate change |
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| Authors: | Leal Filho, Walter; Perry, Patsy; Heim, Hilde; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Moda, Haruna; Ebhuoma, Eromose; Paço, Arminda |
| Publisher Information: | Frontiers Media |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Collection: | eSpace - Manchester Metropolitan University's Research Repository |
| Description: | 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. |
| Document Type: | article in journal/newspaper |
| File Description: | text |
| Language: | English |
| Relation: | https://e-space.mmu.ac.uk/630167/; https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2022.973102/full |
| Availability: | https://e-space.mmu.ac.uk/630167/12/fenvs-10-973102.pdf |
| Rights: | cc_by_4 ; info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
| Accession Number: | edsbas.D6439A73 |
| Database: | BASE |