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The fashion industry significantly impacts the environment through high water consumption, pollution from dyeing processes, and substantial textile waste, with 85% of produced textiles ending up in landfills. The industry contributes to water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions due to the decomposition of synthetic fibers. Sustainable practices such as using eco-friendly materials, reducing water and energy usage, and improving waste management can help mitigate these environmental effects.

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Fasion PPT 2

The fashion industry significantly impacts the environment through high water consumption, pollution from dyeing processes, and substantial textile waste, with 85% of produced textiles ending up in landfills. The industry contributes to water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions due to the decomposition of synthetic fibers. Sustainable practices such as using eco-friendly materials, reducing water and energy usage, and improving waste management can help mitigate these environmental effects.

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Environmental

Impact of
Fashion
WATER CONSUMPTION
AND POLLUTION
The fashion industry has a significant
environmental impact in several key areas. Let’s
dive into each aspect in detail:
• Water Usage: The fashion industry is the second-
largest consumer of water globally. Producing a
single pair of jeans can use up to 7,500 liters of
water. Cotton farming, a major source of textile
fibers, is particularly water-intensive.
• Pollution: Textile dyeing and treatment
contribute to about 20% of global industrial water
pollution. The process involves harmful
chemicals that often end up in rivers and
streams, affecting aquatic life and human health.
For example, the Aral Sea in Central Asia has
shrunk dramatically due to water diversion for
cotton production, leading to severe ecological
and health issues.
• Waste Generation: Approximately 85% of all textiles produced each year

TEXTILE WASTE end up in landfills. This is equivalent to one garbage truck full of clothes
being dumped or burned every second. Fast fashion trends exacerbate

AND LANDFILL
this issue by encouraging frequent disposal of clothing.
• Landfill Impact: Clothes in landfills can take hundreds of years to

CONTRIBUTIONS
decompose, releasing methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and leaching
toxic chemicals into the soil and groundwater. Synthetic fibers like
polyester, which are derived from petroleum, are particularly problematic
as they do not biodegrade easily.
CARBON
FOOTPRINT AND
ENERGY USAGE
SUISTANABLE
PRACTICES
• To mitigate these impacts, the fashion industry
can adopt more sustainable practices, such as:
• Using Eco-Friendly Materials: Opting for organic
cotton, recycled fibers, and biodegradable
materials can reduce water usage and pollution.
• Reducing Water and Energy Consumption:
Implementing water-efficient dyeing processes
and renewable energy sources in production can
lower the environmental footprint.
• Improving Waste Management: Encouraging
recycling and upcycling of textiles, as well as
designing for durability and longevity, can help
reduce landfill contributions.
THANKYOU

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