SDG 12 and Global Fashion Textiles Production

This book is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between the fashion textiles industry and United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12 - responsible consumption and production (SDG 12). It delves into the intricate web of environmental, social, and economic challenges posed by the fashion textile sector and provides innovative solutions to align with the principles of SDG 12. In Chapter 1, the interconnectedness of fashion and various UN SDGs is highlighted, with a specific focus on SDG 12's call for responsible consumption and production. The startling statistics—such as fashion's contribution to global wastewater, carbon emissions, pesticide use, and hazardous working conditions—underscore the urgency for change. Chapter 2 introduces a ground-breaking framework—Identify, Act, Evaluate (I-A-E)—crafted to usher in sustainable practices within fashion and textile production. Technological advancements in fibre production, recycling, weaving, and knitting techniques are explored in Chapters 3 through 6, offering a roadmap for transforming traditional pollution-intensive processes. Chapter 7 delves into revolutionary dyeing, printing, and coating methods, including water-free dyeing and plasma technology. The book further delves into the broader sustainability landscape of apparel manufacturing and the fashion industry in Chapters 8 through 10, encompassing environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Concluding with an insightful investigation into climate change's aftermath on the fashion manufacturing sector, the book underscores the imperative of resilience in tandem with sustainability. This book paves the way for an eco-conscious revolution within the textile industry, urging stakeholders to embark on a journey towards a more responsible and resilient future.

• Erscheinungsdatum: 23.08.2025
• Autor/Autorin: Abu Sadat Muhammad Sayem
• Reihe: Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
• Format: E-Book
• Dateiformat: PDF
• Kopierschutz: Wasserzeichen
• Dateigröße: 16 MB
• Verlag: SPRINGER
• Sprache: Englisch
• Umfang: 283 Seiten
• ISBN: 9789819690510
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