From January 1, 2025, all EU countries must separate the textile waste collection. In Sweden, municipalities will be responsible for collecting and managing the waste. They will also be responsible for informing households and businesses to extend the use of textile products in the first place, …
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Ecolabelling and Being a Conscious Consumer
DO YOU WANT TO BE A CONSCIOUS CONSUMER WHEN PURCHASING NEW CLOTHING BUT ARE UNSURE WHAT ALL THE “GREEN” STAMPS AND LABELS MEAN?
Seeing various ecolabels on items sold in stores is becoming more common. Clothing companies, for example, may …
Consider Textile Waste to Be a Resource!
According to the UN Environment Program UNEP, on average, a garbage truck full of textiles is landfilled or burned every second [1].
Given the large amounts of water, chemicals, and energy used in producing these textiles, many people are starting …
Can You Not See the Forest for the Trees?
Do you usually notice trees and other plants when walking on a city street? What is the name of the tree? Why have they chosen to plant this particular tree right here? Most of us rush past different trees, shrubs, …
The Environmental Impact of Textiles – a Broad Area
As more people become aware of the detrimental effects of textile production and consumption on the environment, discussions often focus on the chemical and water-intensive processes that lead to significant carbon dioxide emissions. However, it’s essential to understand the broader …
In April 2020 Humans Have Spent All Resources for the Year
In April 2020, humans exhausted the earth’s resources for the year. While some Western countries may lead the way in environmental initiatives, their consumption patterns paint a different picture. They are among the worst offenders, consuming much more than the …