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Textiles

Textile manufacturing is a complex, energy intensive process requiring a multitude of chemicals and natural resources. The manufacturing process creates waste fibers, wastewater, and air emissions. Wastewater typically is from the solvent baths used to treat the fabric. Air emissions are generated from the curing ovens and also from residues on the finished products.

Waste Reduction in Textiles

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