Assessing the Chemical, Environmental, and Economic Impacts of Textile Materials, from Dyeing Processes to End-of-Life Management

Abstract

Textile and apparel waste have been rapidly increasing over the years, filling up landfills and polluting the environment, and merits an assessment of the environmental and eco-nomic aspects of textile production within the framework of a circular economy. The study employs a mixed-method study to combine literature review with case studies. Interviews with textile industry experts furnish professional observations and practical insights. The research assesses the adoption of nanotechnology and use of biological enzymes in sustainable textile manufacturing and wastewater treatment to clean textile industrial waste in an affordable and eco-friendly way. It observes a reduction in chemical usage and resource waste through waterless dyeing technologies. Despite these im-provements the environmental threats caused by microplastic pollution continue which highlight the need to implement sophisticated detection tools and comprehensive filtration systems. The research notes the technological advancements, the constraints of local infrastructure and the requirement for improved government regulations.