| Title |
A review of the socio-economic advantages of textile recycling |
| ID_Doc |
20352 |
| Authors |
Leal, W; Ellams, D; Han, S; Tyler, D; Boiten, VJ; Paço, A; Moora, H; Balogun, AL |
| Title |
A review of the socio-economic advantages of textile recycling |
| Year |
2019 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.01.210 |
| Abstract |
The textile/apparel industry is of great importance to the economy in terms of trade, employment, investment and revenue all over the world. This sector is however characterised by substantial losses, due to production excesses on the one hand, and the "throw away" culture on the other. This state of affairs suggests that textile recycling is needed. Apart from the environmental and ecological advantages which can be brought about by the re-use and recycling of textiles, there are many benefits of a socio-economic nature. This paper analyses current trends on textile recycling, the barriers impeding greater recycling, and outlines the socio-economic advantages of moving towards a circular economy. Some examples of on-going initiatives are discussed, together with some of the measures that may be used to further reduce the current waste deriving from the apparel sector. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
| Author Keywords |
Socioeconomic; Textile; Recycling; Re-use; Production; Processes; Circular economy |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED); Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) |
| EID |
WOS:000462110400002 |
| WoS Category |
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Engineering, Environmental; Environmental Sciences |
| Research Area |
Science & Technology - Other Topics; Engineering; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
| PDF |
https://e-space.mmu.ac.uk/622434/1/Leal%20Filho_Socio%20Economic%20Advantages%20of%20Textile%20Recycling-text.pdf
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