Ayesha Kanwal’s Post

⭐ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 ⭐ In recent years, the textile industry has been quietly undergoing a transformative shift. This was once known for its heavy environmental footprint and is now embracing sustainable practices that are not only reshaping the industry but are also paving the way for a more eco-friendly future. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 10% 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬—more than all international flights and shipping combined. But things are changing as the industry starts adopting more sustainable practices. One major improvement is 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝘆𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴. Traditional dyeing uses a lot of water—𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 200 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐬 for each ton of fabric. With waterless dyeing, water usage drops to zero, cutting energy by 40% and saving 90% of the water. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 are also making a difference. 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 10,000 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐧 and reduces CO2 emissions by up to 50%. The market for these recycled fibers is growing fast, at a rate of 6.8% per year. Consumers are playing a key role too. 𝟲𝟳% 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀, pushing brands to be more eco-friendly. Switching to sustainable practices can be costly at first, but the benefits are clear. As these green technologies become cheaper, the textile industry is moving towards a future where being sustainable and profitable go hand in hand. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Excited to share that I have participated in a fascinating online seminar on “Sustainable Design of Textiles and Recycling in the Textile Industry” as part of the EU-funded Butexcomp project! 🇪🇺🇹🇷 The textile industry needs a transformative revolution by exploring alternative resources and transitioning towards a circular economy to minimize waste and promote sustainability. Did you know❓️ 🔸️ 60% of all new clothing materials are plastics! This translates to significant plastic pollution, with textile production contributing 42 million tons of plastic waste annually. 🔸️ Only 1% of clothes get recycled into new garments! The above statistics highlight the existing recycling gap and the need for alternatives to reduce the negative emission of clothing. ✔️ #EcoDesign & #TEN_Strategies: Many brands are exploring Eco-design principles and the TEN strategies by Earley & Politowics to reduce their environmental footprint. ✔️ #Nature's #Inspiration: Biomimicry offers exciting possibilities! Think Tyla's stunning #Met_Gala_2024 sand sculpture dress made of sand and micro-crystals. On the other hand, it was pointed out that the #circular_economy is more than recycling. The second part of the seminar delved into circularity in fashion, different innovative approaches for sorting textile waste for #reuse & #recycling, automated sorting of textile waste, separating non-textile components and the three main recycling technologies for textile waste. Big thanks to @Manisha Marival and Johannes Leis for this insightful seminar! #Sustainablefashion #Textiles #Circulareconomy #Innovation #BUTEXCOMP Sabancı University IMC - Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center

A paper, published in the open access journal Water MDPI, reviews academic literature concerning the environmental impacts of the fast fashion industry, with a particular focus on understanding the water footprint within the industry. The research, mentioned in the World Economic Forum, underscores the alarming reality that the fashion industry stands as the second most polluting industry, after oil and gas, contributing 20 percent of all global wastewater. The research evaluates various aspects of production processes, including carbon and water footprints, while also delving into emerging innovations aimed at recycling textiles and curbing fashion waste. Read more about this research: https://brnw.ch/21wGVDu or view the news story: https://brnw.ch/21wGVDw

**Driving Sustainability in the Textile Industry: Key Initiatives and Best Practices** As a textile entrepreneur, I'm deeply committed to sustainability and the positive impact we can make on the environment. Here are some key initiatives and best practices for driving sustainability in our industry: 1. Embracing Eco-Friendly Materials Using organic, recycled, and biodegradable materials reduces environmental impact. By choosing sustainable fibers like organic cotton, bamboo, and recycled polyester, we can minimize resource depletion and waste. 2. Implementing Efficient Production Processes Adopting energy-efficient machinery and water-saving dyeing techniques can significantly reduce the environmental footprint of textile production. Lean manufacturing processes also help in minimizing waste and improving efficiency. 3. Promoting Circular Fashion Circular fashion focuses on designing products for longevity, reuse, and recycling. By creating durable garments and offering take-back programs, we can reduce textile waste and encourage a more sustainable consumption model. 4. Reducing Carbon Footprint Implementing renewable energy sources in production facilities, optimizing logistics, and adopting carbon offset programs can help lower the industry's carbon footprint. Sustainable packaging solutions also contribute to this effort. 5. Ensuring Ethical Practices Upholding fair labor practices and ensuring safe working conditions are essential for a sustainable supply chain. Partnering with suppliers who share these values fosters a responsible and ethical industry. 6. Leveraging Technology Technological innovations, such as AI and IoT, can enhance sustainability by optimizing resource use, reducing waste, and improving transparency. Smart textiles that monitor environmental conditions also contribute to sustainable practices. 7. Educating and Engaging Consumers Educating consumers about the benefits of sustainable fashion and encouraging responsible consumption can drive demand for eco-friendly products. Transparent communication about sustainability efforts builds trust and loyalty. 8. Collaborating with Industry Stakeholders Collaboration with industry stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers, is crucial for driving systemic change. Joint initiatives and partnerships can amplify our collective impact on sustainability. 9. Investing in R&D Research and development in sustainable materials and processes are key to innovation. Continuous investment in R&D helps us discover new ways to minimize environmental impact and improve sustainability. By embracing eco-friendly practices and fostering collaboration, we can create a more sustainable and responsible industry. Let's work together to make a positive impact on our planet! Best regards, Devesh Garg Textile Entrepreneur | Sustainability Advocate | Innovator #Sustainability #TextileIndustry #EcoFriendly #CircularFashion #EthicalPractice #Innovation

📢 We Need Extended Producer Responsibility (#EPR) for Textiles 📢 Ellen MacArthur Foundation report from two days ago emphasizes the urgent need for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies in the #fashionindustry. A comprehensive #circulareconomy approach is crucial to tackle the global textile waste problem, and EPR is a vital part of this solution. - Key Insights: 🔄 EPR Policy Necessity: EPR places responsibility on producers for the collection, #sorting, and #recirculation of discarded textiles, providing essential funding and improving cost-revenue dynamics for these processes. ♻️ - Current System Flaws: Over 80% of textiles leak out of the system, ending up incinerated, landfilled, or in the #environment. Separate textile collection systems are underdeveloped, and current business models are predominantly linear, relying on high volumes of new products made from virgin resources. 🌍 EPR Benefits: Mandatory, fee-based EPR offers #transparency, attracts capital #investments, and encourages circular #design, extending the use phase of textile products and addressing pollution impacts. With these #regulations now in place, the fashion industry must urgently find ways to repurpose unsold or returned items, #reducing #CO2 #emissions and extending the lifecycle of garments. At Beam, we are building REVEYZ an end-to-end SaaS B2B solution to tackle these pain points, ensuring compliance with new EU regulations and driving new revenue streams for brands, 4PLs/warehouses and other stakeholders while driving an impact together. How can we effectively contribute to a circular model in the fashion industry? #Resale #Rental #preloved #brands #warehouses #4PLs #Refurbishment #Recycling Let's connect and explore how we can work together towards a sustainable future. 🌿👗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eHerM4bE #SustainableFashion #CircularEconomy #FashionInnovation #EPR #GreenLogistics #FashionTech #EURegulations #CircularDesign #TextileWasteReduction #sustainability #impactdriven #greenfashion #ceolife #startuplife

It is great that a lot of funding goes towards textile waste repurposing, but are we forgetting that if we design and trade smartly we could potentially eradicate the need for textile waste. Maybe a bit more funding could be geared toward the early stages of product design and enabling the thinkers and brand CEOs to collaborate more, as well as educate designers to incorporate new methods of designing with purpose?

Transforming Textiles: 4 Key Beliefs to Enable Textiles Circularity When? Wednesday, February 7, 3 PM CET Where? Online, a participation link will be issued after registration How can we shift the textile industry from linear to circular? What steps are necessary to transform textile waste into valuable resources that can be put back into circulation? Several regions are already moving towards greater circularity in textiles. Who will lead this change, and what’s needed to make it happen? This webinar will explore the current state of the textiles industry while highlighting the 4 key beliefs which TOMRA has identified to shape an efficient system to manage textile production and waste effectively. You will gain insights into: - The role of policies, legislation, and incentives - The need for collaboration and innovative business models - The technology solutions required to scale up infrastructure for textile circularity - The implementation of a robust digital core to capture data and insights throughout the textile value chain Moderator: - Jo Eikeland Roald, Head of External Relations, TOMRA Textiles, TOMRA Speakers: - Vibeke Krohn, SVP, Head of TOMRA Textiles, TOMRA - Dunja Matanovic, Engagement Manager, McKinsey & Co. - Cyndi Rhoades, Co-founder, WornAgain Technologies and Circle-8 https://buff.ly/3ujaySY

Dive into cutting-edge insights at the Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub! Explore the five innovation themes shaping our online formats: 🌿 Biobased Materials & Processes: Discover new biobased fibres and their applications. Learn essential facts for processing innovative biobased fibres. ♻️ Circularity/Recycling: Explore the latest in recycling technologies and their technical state-of-the-art. Uncover the availability, properties, limitations, and advancements of recycled materials. 🌱 Ecodesign: Delve into eco-design requirements and best practices for textiles and clothing. Master designing for durability, repairability, recyclability, and biodegradability. 🧪 Sustainable Chemistry: Explore alternatives to hazardous chemicals in processing and functionalisation chemicals. Learn how to minimize emissions of chemicals and microplastics throughout a textile product's lifecycle. 🌍 Sustainable Supply Chain: Optimise your supply chain for environmental, social, health, and safety requirements. Understand necessary data, standards, and certificates for textile sustainability management. Excitingly, our program evolves based on your input! Shape the discussion by suggesting topics, fostering flexibility in addressing emerging challenges, research developments, and innovations. Join us in advancing textile sustainability! ⬇ https://lnkd.in/e7-u2rpC

Looking forward to the start of the activities of the Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub in February? 🚀 Wait no more, and explore the five innovation themes shaping our online formats: 🌿 Biobased Materials & Processes: Discover new biobased fibres and their applications. Learn essential facts for processing innovative biobased fibres. ♻️ Circularity/Recycling: Explore the latest in recycling technologies and their technical state-of-the-art. Uncover the availability, properties, limitations, and advancements of recycled materials. 🌱 Ecodesign: Delve into eco-design requirements and best practices for textiles and clothing. Master designing for durability, repairability, recyclability, and biodegradability. 🧪 Sustainable Chemistry: Explore alternatives to hazardous chemicals in processing and functionalisation chemicals. Learn how to minimize emissions of chemicals and microplastics throughout a textile product's lifecycle. 🌍 Sustainable Supply Chain: Optimise your supply chain for environmental, social, health, and safety requirements. Understand necessary data, standards, and certificates for textile sustainability management. Excitingly, our program evolves based on your input! Shape the discussion by suggesting topics, fostering flexibility in addressing emerging challenges, research developments, and innovations. Join us in advancing textile sustainability! ⬇  https://lnkd.in/e7-u2rpC