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If we want to ensure a healthy future for the environment, we must take into account the sustainability of the fashion industry's activities. Fashion is a multibillion dollar sector with a significant environmental impact.
Regrettably, the process of making clothing is linked to extremely harmful practices, such as the dumping of hazardous chemicals used in fabric dyeing or the clearing of forests to make way for cotton farms. It is obvious that we must work to lessen the harm that industry causes to the environment.
In today's society, fashion waste is becoming a more urgent problem. Fast fashion is becoming more and more popular, and by 2030 we could be discarding almost 134 million tonnes of textiles yearly. This is a huge waste of resources and has a massive impact on the environment.
In addition to taking up valuable space in landfills (clothing and textiles account for at least 7% of all garbage dumped in landfills worldwide), the creation of fashion goods contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
The textile sector is the second-highest industrial producer of plastic waste after packaging, with 42 million tons generated annually from the production of textiles. Synthetic clothing discharges microscopic plastic microfibers into the water with each washing. Every year, up to 500,000 tonnes of microfibers find their way into the ocean.
As far as we are aware, just 20% of textiles are gathered worldwide for recycling or reuse. For this reason, we need to take steps to lower the annual production of fashion waste. We can start by buying fewer goods overall and high-quality ones that will last longer. We might also look for ways to recycle our unused clothing or donate it to a charitable organization. By doing this, we may contribute to a more sustainable future by lowering the annual production of fashion waste.
The opportunity to progress towards a more sustainable future has never been more important, and the worldwide movement for sustainable living has grown in prominence recently. As we put more effort into minimizing our detrimental effects on the environment, our ability to choose sustainable options for daily needs has never been easier.
Another well-liked strategy for lowering our carbon impact is mindful buying. This method focuses on meticulously investigating the origin, manufacture, and expiration dates of products in order to choose the most ethical and sustainable solutions when purchasing and consuming them. This can offer consumers higher-quality materials while also assisting in environmental protection.
Recently, there has been an exponential development in the upcycling trend as more individuals prioritize recycling products whenever possible. This means reimagining them for a new purpose rather than throwing them aside.
Lastly, renewable resources are frequently used to generate biodegradable products. One example of this is plant-based plastic, which is fully compostable. This implies that concerns about the sources of raw materials, the manufacturing process, and what happens to clothing after its useful life are over are becoming more and more pressing. Additionally, in a more sustainable fashion sector in the future, materials derived from nature, like viscose rayon, will undoubtedly find a place.
APR's viscose rayon is made from trees that are cultivated on plantations that are sustainably managed and independently certified, largely through the global organization PEFC. This accreditation guarantees that the raw materials utilized promote ecological balance and protect natural resources by ensuring that they have a negligible environmental impact.
APR takes a strong stand against climate change as part of its APR2030 program. In order to do this, APR and APRIL have consciously merged vertically, giving APR greater control over their supply chain and the ability to apply sustainable production methods all the way through. APR works to mitigate the consequences of climate change and safeguard the world for future generations by making sure that land use practices are environmentally benign and emissions are offset.
APR is a role model for the textile industry and other industries, showing them how to integrate sustainability into their operations by combining a strong commitment to responsible sourcing with aggressive climate goals. APR's activities help to creating a greener, more equitable world and promoting a good impact on the environment and society at large as they continue to work toward a more sustainable future.
Asia's first fully integrated manufacturer of viscose rayon, from plantation to viscose fiber, is Asia Pacific Rayon (APR), with its headquarters located in Indonesia. APR is situated next to pulp provider APRIL in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau Province, Indonesia, and has an annual capacity of 300,000 tons. Both APR and APRIL are affiliated with the Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) conglomerate.
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