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"A New Textiles Economy" report highlights urgent need for sustainable fashion practices, IPCC says

  

A new report released earlier this week by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued a dire warning about the state of global greenhouse gas emissions.

The Climate Change 2023 Synthesis Report, the final installment of the IPCC's sixth Assessment Report, has called for immediate action to control rising emissions, stating that the world must cut emissions by almost half by 2030 to limit the effects of global warming.

The report has highlighted that the global fashion industry, which generates over $2.5 trillion in revenue and employs more than seven million people, is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions, accounting for 10% of the total.

Additionally, the industry produces almost 20% of wastewater and consumes more energy than the aviation and shipping industries combined.

The report cites "A New Textiles Economy: Redesigning Fashion’s Future" by the Ellen McArthur Foundation and the Circular Fibres Initiative, which states that the current linear approach to the textile system results in the extraction of large amounts of non-renewable resources to produce clothing that is often used for a short time before being discarded. More than $500 billion is lost every year due to underutilization of clothing and the lack of recycling.

To combat these issues, the fashion industry's stakeholders must adopt practices that significantly reduce carbon emissions. This includes utilizing sustainable materials, implementing circular business models, and encouraging consumers to engage in eco-friendly behaviors such as clothing rental and upcycling.

The industry's response to this crisis will be crucial in determining the future of our planet.

 
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