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Assessing the environmental impact of textiles: summary and conclusions

Abstract:

In previous chapters, a complete journey through the environmental assessment of the supply chain of textiles and clothing has been presented. This chapter discusses the choice of which assessment method to use, and when. It will also highlight current problems and future trends.

Key words

environmental impact

assessment

methods

problems

future trends

10.1 Introduction

It is well known that textile products are responsible for significant environmental impacts across the globe. The effective measurement and mitigation of these impacts are vital for the preservation of our planet. This book has discussed a range of topics relating to the assessment of ...

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