Challenges of textile industry in the framework of Circular Economy: case from Latvia

Atstja, Dzintra; Cudečka-Puriņa, Natlija; Vesere, Rudīte; Abele, Lilita; Spivakovskyy, Sergiy

doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202125501014

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“…The popularity of fast fashion has significantly increased garment production recently (by ~50%). Simultaneously, garment usage has declined by 40% [11]. Catering extensively to more than one person's needs does not lead to higher product utilisation.…”

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Influence of Size and Fit on Malaysian Apparel Industry Sustainability: A Scoping Review

Wang,

Zakaria

2024

Sustainability

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Mass production and global trade have fuelled apparel industry economic growth since the industrial revolution. Mass production and global trade have also contributed to sustainability issues, such as pollution and resource depletion. This scoping review explores how garment sizing and fit affect the sustainability of the Malaysian garment industry. The research objective was achieved using an in-depth analysis of the literature to identify the main sizing and fit issues and research gaps in the Malaysian apparel industry. Furthermore, the sustainability challenges resulting from sizing and fit issues were explored and the strategies to address these issues for apparel industry sustainability were proposed. Finally, the authors suggest that Malaysia should establish its own standard sizing system to contribute to the sustainable development of the local industry. This comprehensive analysis aims to provide an empirical basis and strategic guide for sustainable development by the Malaysian apparel industry.

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Influence of Size and Fit on Malaysian Apparel Industry Sustainability: A Scoping Review

Wang,

Zakaria

2024

Sustainability

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“…It uses around 60% of total global textiles, including numerous natural and nonrenewable resources, and contributes to around 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of water waste (Abdelmeguid et al 2022;Mintel 2009). Moreover, only 1% of the materials used in the production process for clothes are recycled, even though around 95% could be (Atstja et al 2021). Thus, the fashion industry exerts a negative impact on the natural environment, in line with its high energy consumption, high water, chemicals, dyes and finishes usage, and high greenhouse gas emissions (Mintel 2009).…”

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Partner selection strategies of SMEs for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals

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The paper aims to investigate the characteristics of SMEs’ partners that can better contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. Given the explorative nature of this research, a qualitative methodology is adopted, with a longitudinal case study employed as the research method. The Wråd case study confirmed that SMEs can contribute to the achievement of the SDGs by developing partnerships with multiple stakeholders. In addition, this research revealed that the characteristics of the SMEs’ partners can be referred to the four following dimensions: economic, environmental, social and purpose. Furthermore, it proposed that quality utility value, technique level, profitability are the subdimensions of the economic dimension and that resource consumption efficiency, pollution production, energy efficiency, environment management system and environment equipment and facilities are the subdimensions of the environmental dimension. This research expressed also that public health, employee engagement, brand reputation and local communities’ influence are the subdimensions of the social dimension. Finally, it underlined that sustainability-oriented awareness development, sustainable orientation, sustainable collective culture, proactive managerial skills, organisational learning and proactive and innovative leadership are the subdimensions of the purpose dimension. In line with previous studies underlining the importance of increasing the TBL dimensions, this study suggests a further extension of this theory with the ‘purpose’ dimension. This study highlights the importance of developing a vision supported by a social awareness of the problems that need to be addressed and that transcend the fashion sector. Further researches could explore a larger sample of SMEs operating in different businesses and the point of view of the SME’s partners.

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“…Used clothing can be exported outside the EU, but the majority (87%) is incinerated or landfilled. Globally, less than 1% of clothing is recycled as clothing, in part due to insufficient technology (Atstāja et al, 2021).…”

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Environmental Management and Its Impact on CSR Activities in the Field of Sustainable Development

Švikruhová

Zábojníková

Kapsdorferová

2023

TalTech Journal of European Studies

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The way in which both renewable and non-renewable resources are used, and the speed at which these are being exploited, are rapidly eroding the planet’s capacity to regenerate the resources and environmental services on which our prosperity and growth are based. The clothing and textile industry is characterized by a linear (take-make-waste) economic model and huge use of non-renewable resources. In order to integrate circular economy as one of the challenges in the clothing and textile industry, we must boost past research directly to innovation to bring about a higher quality of life for all. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has gained special importance among researchers, the business community, and customers in recent years. Today, manufacturers have to take another step forward to promote their positive social attitude and take care of their responsibility towards society. In the framework of sustainable development, CSR is carried out by achieving economic, social, or environmental goals. Consumers and shareholders currently expect a responsible approach from clothing and textile companies in the production of sustainable clothing, recycling, or ensuring suitable working conditions for employees. It is important not only to support socially responsible businesses but also to raise awareness of the negative environmental impact of the clothing and textile industry. Based on the recognition of the importance of shifting from a linear to a circular approach in the clothing and textile industry, we see potential in recycling the textile fiber in order to close the loop and use innovative technology to transform the textile waste into recycled material by keeping in mind barriers in technology. This article evaluates the social responsibility of a selected company in the field of sustainable development by setting a good example in the Slovak market through the results of a questionnaire survey.

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Challenges of textile industry in the framework of Circular Economy: case from Latvia

Cited by 10 publications

References 11 publications

Influence of Size and Fit on Malaysian Apparel Industry Sustainability: A Scoping Review

Influence of Size and Fit on Malaysian Apparel Industry Sustainability: A Scoping Review

Partner selection strategies of SMEs for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals

Environmental Management and Its Impact on CSR Activities in the Field of Sustainable Development

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