Environmental impact assessment methods for textiles and clothing

摘要: The textile and clothing industry is one of the world's largest industries, while also most polluting, contributing with its production distribution activities to degradation our planet. In this context, environmental impact assessment (EIA) could be a useful framework for supporting companies in decreasing their burden. After review existing EIA methods, SustainTex system tool kit introduced described. complete tools developed from appropriate methods systematic identification prediction potential impacts activities, as well definition mitigation solutions. Its use illustrated final section by means two real cases.