WAR ON WASTE: STEPPING OFF THE FASHION TREND-MILL ????

Technological progress is a main driver of aggregate economic growth and improvements in living standards over the long term. But has it gone over the border??Technological complexity measures are important in order to support manufacturing enterprises management in decisions concerning selection of new products to be manufactured and their production.

The?Waste?management technologies?which keeps aiding?the cycle of?textile wastes and materials turned to compostable (biodegradable).?Every segment of textile industry from fibre cultivation/production to shipping and life cycle assessment is focused on sustainability.?Once the fabric is found not wearable, it is either thrown away or discarded in landfills. Some countries have agencies that collect the old textiles and supply them to orphanage and third world countries.?Good will?is one such charity house that works making one person’s waste to another man’s wealth

“An?overabundance?of inexpensive and quickly made?clothing, known as fast fashion, is creating an environmental and social crisis.”

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Recycling Textiles Wastes into Clothing–

Increasing awareness among consumers has been once driving force for making greener products. The advertisement and marketing strategy has also shifted to Eco-friendliness.?Recycled products not down by the consumers. Recent study has identified positive mindset in purchasing recycled textile materials that are eco-friendly and safe for skin.?

The study also unveils this is seen more in men, rather than women. It could be because men look more into content and women incline towards fashion. International fashion brands have now moved into use of recycled fibers?in their products.

Regeneration–

Reclaimed/recycled fibers?can be used to make wiping cloth, and re-spun into new yarn variety, mattress and wadding. Regeneration is another technique in which the fiber?is regenerated from a natural source by heat and chemicals.?

True innovation is accomplished through creating a sustainable?substitute and having long-term durability.?

• A product made from scratch literally, from trash to backsplash.?Professor Veena Sahajwalla, Director of UNSW’s Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT), have been scientifically reforming common waste items using prototype technology developed for a laboratory-scale ‘green microfactory’.

Reforming old clothing and mixed waste glass into various high-quality building products represents a new way to convert low-value waste into high-value products and materials.This new work builds on technology which can recover and reform materials from electronic waste.

Rather than export our rubbish overseas and to create more land fill, green micro-factory technology has the potential to enable small- and large-scale creation of newly manufactured products instead.

• Massive load of garments are being sent to Panipat, India for recycling from the western/1st world countries (low poverty rate) at bare cost of 0. Logistics arrives via sea-route at Kutch, Western-India and then making way to Recycling industry.

As research shows how the U.S and European countries are facing this crisis on disposing used clothes. Yellow bins are kept in possibly nearly every store, yet even then fashion markets struggle to look up to customers trends!?

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SYNOPSIS-

Fashion comes at high social and environmental costs:

The future of the garment industry is likely to be shaped by a number of factors, including advances in technology, changes in consumer behavior, and shifts in global economic and political conditions. Some of the key trends that are likely to shape the industry in the coming years include:

1. Increased automation: Advances in technology are likely to lead to increased automation in the production of clothing, which could result in higher efficiency and lower costs.
2. Greater focus on sustainability: As consumers become more environmentally conscious, there is likely to be greater demand for clothing that is made using sustainable materials and methods.
3. Growth of e-commerce: The rise of e-commerce platforms is likely to continue to disrupt the traditional brick-and-mortar retail model and shift more sales online.
4. Changes in consumer behavior: Consumers are becoming more interested in the stories behind their clothing and where it comes from, which is likely to drive increased demand for ethically-made and locally-sourced products.
5. Increasing importance of data and analytics: Data and analytics are likely to play an increasingly important role in the fashion industry, helping companies to better understand consumer preferences and trends, and to make more informed decisions about product development, marketing, and distribution.

Overall, the future of the garment industry is likely to be shaped by a number of different factors, and it will be important for companies to stay abreast of these trends in order to remain competitive and relevant in the marketplace.