"Textile waste currently producing an environmental

crisis"
 Today the textile industry is a giant that pollutes and consumes many raw materials
such as energy, water and soil, among others. Currently, fast, cheap and low-quality
fashion constantly increases the environmental impact of the textile industry,
generating a lot of textile waste that is incinerated or recycled.

 According to the United Nations conference on Trade and Development, the textile
industry is the second most polluting in the world, due to the multiple environmental
and health impacts it generates. It is an industry that produces up to 10% of total
carbon emissions. Water is the environmental resource most harmed by this industry,
which is responsible for 20% of the total loss of such resource. Approximately 50
million tons of natural fibers are consumed, which also use water in their dyeing
process.

 Textile waste contributes to an environmental crisis in several ways:

 Water and Soil Pollution: During the production of textiles, numerous chemicals are
used in the processes of dyeing and finishing machines. These chemicals often end up
in the water, contaminating nearby rivers and bodies of water.

 Consumption of Natural Resources: The production of textiles requires large amounts

of water, energy and natural resources. From growing cotton to manufacturing
synthetic materials, the process can be resource intensive and contribute to
environmental degradation.

 Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Textile manufacturing and associated waste management

generate greenhouse gas emissions and these gases contribute to climate change and
its associated impacts, such as rising temperatures and extreme weather events.

 The environmental impact in Peru is evident because it is one of the first exporting
countries of plant fibers, such as cotton, whose cultivation consumes the few water
sources on the Peruvian coast. The Peruvian textile industry, which should be most
interested in sustainability, does not seem to care too much about this situation;
however, some Peruvian companies, such as Industria Textil del Pacífico and Textil del
Valle, are committed to more sustainable production,ethical, social and protective of
the environment. They participate in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, which seeks to
change the paradigm of cotton production to make it more planet-friendly. This not
only reduces negative impacts on the environment, but also generates positive
reputational value for the products of these brands among international consumers.

 Tips for pollution reduction:

 Avoid fast fashion (fast, cheap and low quality fashion).

 Buy clothes made from sustainable materials, such as organic cotton or biodegradable
polyester.

 Wear clothes longer, the more the better. Buy and sell second-hand clothes.
 Make alterations to clothing when necessary.

 Buy clothes made with recycled material.

 Put clothes in appropriate containers when you have to get rid of them.

 Reduce the presence of accessories such as zippers or buttons.

 Choose undyed garments.

 Wash at low temperature (30°C) or cold wáter

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