Circular Economy Guidelines for the Textile Industry

Furferi, Rocco; Volpe, Yary; Mantellassi, Franco

doi:10.3390/su141711111

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“…The Ellen MacArthur Foundation [18] broached the issue of producer responsibility. Circular business models in the textile industry have been examined by Arnold et al [19], Furferi [20], Poldner et al [21]. Studies by AFBW [22], ETP Fibres Textiles Clothing [23], Köhler et al [24] are more broadly based and focus on the perspective of a circular textile economy.…”

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Circular Textiles – Methods and Results of an Application Test in the Business-to-Business Sector

Rubik,

Nebel,

Klusch

et al. 2024

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The textile sector is responsible for a number of environmental impacts. Due to the in-creasing quantities of textiles, their share is rising and a trend reversal from a linear to a circular textile chain is needed. This article presents the background, methodological approach and results of a participatory textile development model. In the commercial B2B sector, three textile prototypes were developed together with users and trialled over several months in three application areas. Textile development took into account the requirements of fibre regeneration in the product design and focused on innova-tive chemical recycling solutions. The three sustainably aligned textiles were subject-ed to spectroscopic and textile-technological tests. Screening life cycle assessments an-alysed their environmental profile and compared it with reference textiles that are used as standard. Overall, it is clear that the three textiles can match conventional ref-erence textiles in terms of quality and have considerable environmental benefits com-pared to the reference textiles. The user survey did identify concerns about a high arti-ficial fibre content, although a general rejection of recycled fibres was not observed. The results show that a transformation is possible, but must start with the fibre com-position; recycling, on the other hand, is of minor importance.

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Circular Textiles – Methods and Results of an Application Test in the Business-to-Business Sector

Rubik,

Nebel,

Klusch

et al. 2024

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“…This situation is created by the complexity of wool processing, generating high water and carbon footprints [12]. The implementation of a circular economy policy requires serious investments, the pay-off taking time [13]. Indicators for comparing the Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) of natural and synthetic fibers [14] and the products from such fibers [15,16] have been apprised.…”

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Eco-Friendly Processing of Wool and Sustainable Valorization of This Natural Bioresource

Popescu,

Stanescu

2024

Sustainability

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The environmental invasion of plastic waste leads to, among other things, a reassessment of natural fibers. Environmental pollution has shown the importance of the degradability, among other properties, of the raw materials used by the textile industry or other industrial fields. Wool seems to be a better raw material than the polymers that generate large quantities of micro- and nano-plastics, polluting the soil, water, and air. However, the usual processing of raw wool involves a number of chemically very polluting treatments. Thus, sustainable procedures for making wool processing environmentally friendly have been considered, leading to the reappraisal of wool as a suitable raw material. Besides their applications for textile products (including smart textiles), new directions for the valorization of this natural material have been developed. According to the recent literature, wool may be successfully used as a thermal and phonic insulator, fertilizer, or component for industrial devices, or in medical applications, etc. In addition, the wool protein α-keratin may be extracted and used for new biomaterials with many practical applications in various fields. This review makes a survey of the recent data in the literature concerning wool production, processing, and applications, emphasizing the environmental aspects and pointing to solutions generating sustainable development.

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“…Gradually, the concept of sustainability gained significant importance, acknowledging the potential future consequences of current actions on the environment, society, and the economy. The circular economy concept has garnered even more attention recently, emphasizing resource efficiency to mitigate environmental impacts [8,9]. It aims to reduce water, energy, chemical, and material consumption, along with greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2).…”

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Driving sustainability in the automotive industry: bio-coated materials and modern strategies

Mendanha,

Carvalho,

Silva

et al. 2024

Academia Materials Science

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The environmental concerns associated with the automotive industry have been rising in recent years, driven by strict legislation, and increasing customer demands. In response, the sector is gradually transitioning toward a more sustainable approach in the selection of materials. The preference has been for recyclable and bio-based materials. Today, bio-based materials are continually entering the market, with an increased focus on leveraging byproducts or waste from other industries to support environmental sustainability and the circular economy. These alternative materials typically consist of a textile substrate that can be modified regarding its composition and often incorporate bio-based coatings as alternatives to leather and petroleum-derived materials. The coating of the textile material can be performed through various direct and indirect methodologies, depending on attributes, economic feasibility, and the desired quality of the final material. Before introducing new materials into the automotive industry, several legislative standards and tests must be satisfied. Moreover, given the increasing need for recycling and product life-cycle consideration, there is a growing pursuit of mono-material approaches to facilitate and improve the recycling of the selected materials. This review explores and summarizes the current sustainability challenges in the automotive industry and highlights the bio-coated materials and alternative strategies currently under exploration.

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Circular Economy Guidelines for the Textile Industry

Cited by 18 publications

References 31 publications

Circular Textiles – Methods and Results of an Application Test in the Business-to-Business Sector

Circular Textiles – Methods and Results of an Application Test in the Business-to-Business Sector

Eco-Friendly Processing of Wool and Sustainable Valorization of This Natural Bioresource

Driving sustainability in the automotive industry: bio-coated materials and modern strategies

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