Environmental Damage
๐ฉ The textile industry is the 2nd most polluting industry and the second-largest consumer of water. Textile dyeing is the 2nd largest water polluter
๐ฉ Raw material production, preparation, and processing contribute to more than 70% of CO2 emissions.
๐ฉ Contributes 8% to 10% of humanityโs carbon emissions
๐ฉ Is responsible for 1/3 of industrial water pollution due to manufacturing practices
๐ฉ Is accountable for 20% to 35% of microplastic found in the ocean
๐ฉ Polyester takes more than 200 years to decompose
๐ฉ The fashion industry consumes 98 million tons of non-renewable resources annually
๐ฉ Textile mills use 20,000 chemicals to make clothes