Serbian Journal of Engineering Management, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 10(1), С. 1 - 10

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

The textile industry is a major contributor to environmental challenges, driven by overconsumption, fast fashion, and reliance on non-sustainable materials. Textiles are the fourth most environmentally impactful commodity, with significant consequences including resource depletion, greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, worsened synthetic materials' slow decomposition microplastic release. Efforts mitigate these issues include EU regulations promoting recycling circular economy strategies. Recycling methods, such as: mechanical, chemical, biological, hybrid, play key role valorizing waste into high-value products as geotextiles, composites, insulation materials, biofuels. These processes not only reduce but also offer benefits like energy conservation reduced emissions. Despite their potential, barriers complexity, inadequate infrastructure, economic inconsistent hinder widespread adoption. A sustainable transition requires coordinated efforts across industries, policymakers, consumers. Emphasizing innovation in technologies, biodegradable energy-efficient production can amplify impact of valorized making systems more feasible. Consumer awareness responsible consumption further strengthen this shift. Addressing challenges vital for reducing waste, conserving resources, advancing future fashion industry.

Язык: Английский