Achieving Sustainability through Zero Waste Fashion-A Review

2020 ◽  
pp. 154-162
Author(s):  
Lotika Gupta ◽  
Harminder Kaur Saini
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Fashion Industry ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Fast Fashion ◽  
Zero Waste ◽  
Fashion Magazines ◽  
Waste Policy ◽  
Sustainability Movement

Fashion industry encompasses every stage of production, starting from production of fibres, fabric, designing, production and sale of garments. Fashion industry holds second place among the pollution causing industries. This industry has an enormous impact on the environment as well as on the millions of people working in it. During the course of production of garments, a substantial amount of waste is generated. Solid waste, thus produced is sent to landfills, where it decomposes and leads to production of methane gas. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that traps atmospheric heat more effectively than the most common greenhouse gas—carbon dioxide. The solid waste contributes significantly to the existing problem of global warming. The increase in population and increased consumption of products in the developed world has started the global waste problem. Fast fashion provides the marketplace with affordable apparel. Fashion magazines create the desire for new “must-haves” for each season. But fast fashion has its side effects in the form of pollution footprint. The rate at which the clothing waste is generated is far more than its rate of decomposition. Millions of tons of clothing waste is dumped in landfills, which may take between one to five months to fully biodegrade, with the condition that the waste comprises only of organic cotton fabrics. The waste generated is a mixture of natural as well as synthetic fibre, with 20 to 200 years of decomposition time. Each chemical treatment elongates its biodegradation time. A viable solution to this problem may be the adoption of every technique resulting in lower waste generation. Zero waste Fashion may be a step towards achievement of sustainability. A Zero waste policy must be adopted to identify inefficiencies in the use of inputs like raw materials, power and workforce. Zero waste policy supports every phase of the sustainability movement. This paper is centered on the main causes of waste generation in garment industry and the Zero waste generation techniques of garment production and other means of waste reduction which can be adopted to make the fashion industry sustainable.

scholarly journals Perencanaan Pengelolaan Sampah Di Pasar Dasan Agung Kota Mataram Dengan Pendekatan Reduce, Reuse Dan Recycle (3R)

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wahyudin Wahyudin ◽  
Fitriah Fitriah ◽  
Azwaruddin Azwaruddin
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Organic Waste ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Management Planning ◽  
Zero Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Generation ◽  
Inorganic Waste ◽  
Observation Method

<p>Waste management in the Dasan Agung Market in Mataram City still uses conventional patterns. This pattern is not in line with the NTB Province policy that launched the concept of zero waste in 2019-2023. One approach that can support the program is the 3R method of waste management. This study aims to develop a waste management plan using the 3R approach. The method used in this study is the observation method, which is observing the current conditions and measuring the generation and composition of waste. The technique of determining the sample and measurement time and the procedure refers to SNI-19-3964-1995. The results showed that the amount of solid waste generation in Dasan Agung Market was 2.7 m<sup>3</sup> / day and the weight of solid waste was 467 kg / day. Waste composition was obtained by organic waste 52.60% and inorganic waste 47.40%. TPS 3R is planned with an area of 110 m<sup>2</sup>, namely 74 m<sup>2</sup> for composting area and 36 m<sup>2</sup> for sorting and handling inorganic waste, and residual waste. The composting system implemented is using the drum method with a capacity of 100 liters, a total of 307 pieces. Waste Management Planning using the 3R Approach is capable of handling 80% of the waste, and 20% of the residue is disposed of in the landfill.</p>

scholarly journals TRADITIONAL MARKET SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STUDY IN KEPANJEN, MALANG DISTRICT

Konversi ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hardianto Hardianto ◽  
I Nyoman Sudiasa ◽  
Shendy Hilda Sari
Keyword(s):  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Mass Balance ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Total Load ◽  
Method Calculation ◽  
Solid Waste Generation

Traditional markets are commercial areas that produce household-type solid waste so that the generation, composition, and the characteristics of the solid waste in Kepanjen Market will be different. This research is related to the reduction potential to improve solid waste management with the aim of determining the generation, composition, characteristics, collection and the transportation of the solid waste. The data used in this study include operational technical solid waste data, as well as secondary data such as area, number of traders, solid waste management resources, collection facilities, transportation routes, supporting maps. Solid waste generation calculation uses load-count analysis method. Calculation of solid waste composition uses the crossroad method. Calculation of physical characteristics includes specific gravity of solid waste. Calculation of transportation of solid waste uses the Hauled Container System method. Mass balance is analyzed using recovery factor values. The results of the analysis show that the solid waste generation average is 2.94 m3/day, with a specific gravity of 190.03 kg/m3. The highest composition of solid waste is food solid waste by 28.67% and vegetable and fruit solid waste by 22.67%. These components can be used as compost raw materials. The potential reduction with the mass balance method shows that the residue is 201.49 kg/day, reduction scenario can reduce solid waste by 36.06% of the total load that must be transported to the Final Processing Site. The solid waste transport result with the capacity/size of 6-10 m3 of a transport vehicle (arm roll truck) shows that the effective working hours for 8 hours can pick up the solid waste in 1 trip, and the transport fleet can serve other markets.

Methodological aspects of modeling household solid waste generation in Japan: Evidence from Okayama and Otsu cities

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (12) ◽  
pp. 1237-1246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Binxian Gu ◽  
Takeshi Fujiwara ◽  
Renfu Jia ◽  
Ruiyang Duan ◽  
Aijun Gu
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Policy Design ◽  
Model Systems ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Estimation Model ◽  
Household Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Policy ◽  
Solid Waste Generation ◽  
Methodological Aspects

This paper presents a quantitative methodology and two empirical case studies in Japan on modeling household solid waste (HSW) generation based on individual consumption expenditure (ICE) and local waste policy effects by using the coupled estimation model systems. Results indicate that ICE on food, miscellaneous commodities and services, as well as education, cultural, and recreation services are mainly associated with the changes of HSW generation and its components in Okayama and Otsu from 1980 to 2014. The effects of waste policy measures were also identified. HSW generation in Okayama will increase from 11.60 million tons (mt) in 1980 to 25.02 mt in 2025, and the corresponding figures are 6.82 mt (in 1980) and 14.00 mt (in 2025) in Otsu. To better manage local HSW, several possible and appropriate implications such as promoting a green lifestyle, extending producer responsibility, intensifying recycling and source separation, generalizing composting, and establishing flexible measures and sustainable policies should be adopted. Results of this study would facilitate consumer management of low waste generation and support an effective HSW policy design in the two case cities. Success could lead to emulation by other Japanese cities seeking to build and maintain a sustainable, eco-friendly society. Moreover, the methodologies of establishing coupled estimation model systems could be extended to China and other global cities.

scholarly journals Cities and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Moving Forward

Urbanisation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-62
Author(s):  
Daniel Hoornweg ◽  
Lorraine Sugar ◽  
Claudia Lorena Trejos Gomez
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Urban Poor ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Solid Waste Generation ◽  
Per Capita

Cities are blamed for the majority of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. So too are more affluent, highly urbanised countries. If all production- and consumption-based emissions that result from lifestyle and purchasing habits are included, urban residents and their associated affluence likely account for more than 80 per cent of the world’s GHG emissions. Attribution of GHG emissions should be refined. Apportioning responsibility can be misguided, as recent literature demonstrates that residents of denser city centres can emit half the GHG emissions of their suburban neighbours. It also fails to capture the enormous disparities within and across cities as emissions are lowest for poor cities and particularly low for the urban poor. This article presents a detailed analysis of per capita GHG emissions for several large cities and a review of per capita emissions for 100 cities for which peer-reviewed studies are available. This highlights how average per capita GHG emissions for cities vary from more than 15 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) (Sydney, Calgary, Stuttgart and several major US cities) to less than half a tonne (various cities in Nepal, India and Bangladesh). The article discusses where GHG emissions arise and where mitigation efforts may be most effective. It illustrates the need to obtain comparable estimates at city level and the importance of defining the scope of the analysis. Emissions for Toronto are presented at a neighbourhood level, city core level and metropolitan area level, and these are compared with provincial and national per capita totals. This shows that GHG emissions can vary noticeably for the same resident of a city or country, depending on whether these are production- or consumption-based values. The methodologies and results presented form important inputs for policy development across urban sectors. The article highlights the benefits and drawbacks of apportioning GHG emissions (and solid waste generation) per person. A strong correlation between high rates of GHG emissions and solid waste generation is presented. Policies that address both in concert may be more effective as they are both largely by-products of lifestyles.

scholarly journals Is the Transition to Bioeconomy a Sustainable Solution in Fast-fashion Industry, Considering the Overconsumption? - Premises for Future Research

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-44
Author(s):  
Raluca Ciornea
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Fashion Industry ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Fast Fashion ◽  
Global Issues ◽  
Global Population

Abstract The main objective of the paper is to inquire if bioeconomy is a “saving” sustainable solution to major problems caused by fast-fashion industry - consumption of non-renewable and scarce natural resources, waste generation, pollution - in the actual conditions of overconsumption and consumption intensification due to accelerated increase of global population. A closer look reveals that not only that fast-fashion industry is not bridging the gap to sustainability, but also that its transit to bioeconomy (which is the main alternative proposed by global organisms to increase sustainability) may deepen the global issues wanted to be solved, if the current business models are maintained. Insides evidence that individual overconsumption outpaces the fast-fashion industry’s efforts to create a sustainable bio-economic system, thus is imperative to redesign the business models to use less important natural resources and to reduce the environmental impact, while in parallel discourage the overconsumption. Consequently, fast-fashion business models need to have a sustainable holistic approach and incorporate sustainable measures, which are able to shift the consumer behaviour from overconsumption to sustainable choices, in their marketing objectives, strategies and actions. Based on the findings, premises for future research were proposed.

Textile Industry in a Changing World

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-97
Author(s):  
Catarina Costa ◽  
Nuno Azoia ◽  
Carla Silva ◽  
Eduardo Marques
Keyword(s):  
Water Resources ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Clothing Industry ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Fast Fashion ◽  
Apparel Manufacturing ◽  
Excessive Consumption

In the last years, sustainable practices have been developed to minimize the negative effects of production and excessive consumption on the environment. The textile and clothing industry is one of the most polluting industries globally and needs to rethink its strategies. The fast-fashion caused an increase in production, and the environmental weight associated with the textile industry also increased. The problems range from the enormous expenditure of water resources to the carbon and greenhouse gas emissions to reaching the consumer. This review focuses on the eco-friendly approaches taken by the industry towards supportable apparel manufacturing, from the choice of raw materials to the last step in the textile industry.

scholarly journals Cleaner production options for a small bakery

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Ferrao Custodio Passini ◽  
Patricia Chagas ◽  
Jessica de Oliveira Demarco
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Industrial Process ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Cleaner Production ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Efficient System ◽  
Production Program ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
Three Stages

Abstract The implementing of a Cleaner Production program (CP) in the bakery and confectionery sector, allows the change of its industrial process through of the development of an eco-efficient system. The goals of this work were to generate CP options for a small bakery, to make the employees aware of environmental issues in order to better use raw materials and reduce waste generation, analyze the solid waste generated in the establishment, and provide a better management for a future implementation of the CP program. The methodology of implementation was based on the widespread for CNTL/SENAI, taking into account three stages with various tasks being developed in each of them. It was noted that the establishment did not have studied selective collecting or outside or inside the establishment. The results obtained were mainly good practices of CP in the manufacture of products, separation of recyclable waste from non-recyclable ones for commercialization and adequate disposal, purchase of raw materials with larger packages, and the adequacy of bread forms. Considering that the most significant generation of waste is organic, the composting was suggested as a way of recovering this waste.

scholarly journals Evaluation of solid waste management at campus using the “Zero Waste Index”: The case on campus of Islamic University of Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 154 ◽  
pp. 02004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kasam ◽  
Fajri Mulya Iresha ◽  
Satrio Ajie Prasojo
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Organic Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Virgin Material ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Material Substitution ◽  
Zero Waste ◽  
Waste Index ◽  
The Impact

Faculty of Civil Engineering and Planning (FCEP) Islamic University of Indonesia (UII) after doing zero waste program which has been going on September 2016. Zero waste concept are needed to measure how far the ability virgin material substitution to balance with the system of zero waste. The aims of this research is to calculate zero waste index (ZWI) value, to know the impact of zero waste index, and to give the solution for zero waste program. The location was doing in FCEP UII Campus. The method of sampling was using for this research is refers to SNI 19-3964-1994 about to calculate waste generation of residential. The result shows value of zero waste index at FCEP UII are 0,26. FCEP UII reuse 134,19 kg waste of total 516,37 kg waste that has been produced. The waste that has been reuse is organic waste 87,93 kg, plastic waste 21,49 kg, and paper waste 24,77 kg. 80,10% FCEP peoples already know about zero waste program at FCEP UII. 98,90% of FCEP peoples, was agree with waste segregate, and 57,50% FCEP peoples are don’t know that waste from FCEP have been manage. Although as many as 29% of element campus do not understand about the zero waste program but the majority of them support the program.

Zero Waste MSW Management Challenges in Klaipėda District

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasa Tumaševičiūtė ◽  
Aušra Zigmontienė
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Management Service ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Zero Waste ◽  
Municipal Waste Management

Production volumes are increasing by growing economy and consumption processes. Industry and other economic activities generate municipal solid waste stream. With growth of the industry, economy and pace of consumption major key is to avoid municipal solid waste (MSW) generation. The majority of developing countries are seeking to alter the prevailing waste management practices and to adapt the concept of Zero Waste society. This study aims to provide guidance in Klaipėda district and gives an opportunity to become the first district in Lithuania, which provides an objective assessment of the public municipal waste management service area and identifies the real situation of the municipal waste management sector. This paper develops that the path towards Zero Waste society is essential for the approximation of the different waste treatment technologies. To achieve this objective is a difficult task because the solution requires a holistic approach to waste generation, collection, processing and disposal. The main conclusions of the study offers a major challenges faced by Klaipėda district of limited data quantifying and characterizing waste generation patterns also suggesting that “way to Zero Waste” society require renewed governmental leadership as well as founding of effective national regulatory framework to reduce waste generation or conserve resources.

scholarly journals Characteristics of Selected Waste-To-Energy Technologies and Suitability for Oman

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wajeeha A. Qazi ◽  
Mohammed F.M. Abushammala
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste To Energy ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Waste Characteristics ◽  
Treatment Facilities ◽  
Set Up

The fast economic development and urbanization caused rapid increase of waste generation worldwide. Oman produced 1.5 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) in 2012 which is expected to elevate to 1.89 million tons in 2030. This rapid increase needs to be tackled to reduce the generation rates along with the environmental impacts it imposes. Currently in Oman other than recycling there are no treatment facilities, and therefore dumping waste into the landfill is the only and ultimate way to dispose solid waste. Thus this research aims present the process and specific aspects of Waste-To-Energy (WTE) technologies and determine the suitable technology for Oman depending on its waste composition and characteristics. In conclusion, the waste characteristics shows the potential to set up a WTE technology in Oman which will help to reduce the amount of waste, greenhouse gas emissions, developing and maintaining costs of landfills, and tackle the issue of portable water by using the produced energy for seawater desalination.

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