Vietnam's textile and garment businesses are taking action to switch to green production in order to meet the demands of their partners and achieve sustainable development.
Greening textile and garment production chains has become a global trend and is now essential for businesses to achieve sustainability. It is also a requirement placed on manufacturers by the EU, which imports over 4 billion USD worth of textiles and garments from Vietnam annually, as the EU has proposed the imposition of some eco-regulations on imports.
Many major fashion brands around the world are also prioritizing green enterprises for their orders or requesting that their suppliers adopt green practices.
In response to these challenges and strict market requirements, many Vietnamese businesses are making changes towards green manufacturing, including upgrading factories and using recycled fabric and green energy.
Vinatex, a Vietnam association has invested in new technology to reduce 30% of wastewater discharged from the dyeing process and reuse 30% of treated wastewater. It also aims to use renewable energy for 10% of its power consumption.
