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Assessing the potential of GHG emissions for the textile sector: A baseline study

Authors :
Shahid Imran
M.A. Mujtaba
Muhammad Manan Zafar
Amjad Hussain
Amjad Mehmood
Umm E. Farwa
T. Korakianitis
M.A. Kalam
H. Fayaz
C Ahamed Saleel
Source :
Heliyon, Vol 9, Iss 11, Pp e22404- (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2023.

Abstract

The carbon footprint (CFP) is a measure of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted throughout the lifecycle of a product or activity, while the energy footprint (EFP) and water footprint (WFP) measure energy and water consumption, respectively. These footprints are essential for managing emissions and consumption and promoting low-carbon consumption. A carbon labeling scheme could help consumers make informed choices. Asia is a major textile producer and consumer, so studying textiles' carbon, energy, and water footprints is essential for managing domestic emissions, energy and water consumption, and international trade negotiations. This paper presents a method and framework for assessing CFP, EFP, and WFP at the product level and calculates the footprints for textile products. The results show that the total CFP of all textile products produced is 42,624.12 MT CO2e, with indirect emissions contributing significantly more than direct emissions. The total EFP is 248.38 PJ, with electricity consumption being the main contributor, while the total WFP is 80.71 billion liters. The spinning stage of production has the highest CFP and EFP, and energy consumption is the main contributor to all footprints. These results can help compare different products and reduce the footprints of the textile sector.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24058440
Volume :
9
Issue :
11
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Heliyon
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.505c217b20a478581ad695bc3333750
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22404