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E3S Web of Conf.
Volume 452, 2023
XV International Online Conference “Improving Farming Productivity and Agroecology – Ecosystem Restoration” (IPFA 2023)
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| Article Number | 05020 | |
| Number of page(s) | 13 | |
| Section | Ecological Restoration Management and Green | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202345205020 | |
| Published online | 30 November 2023 | |
Sustainability of the European textile industry
University of Economics – Varna, 77, Knyaz Boris I Blvd., 9002, Varna, Bulgaria
* Corresponding author: r.radev@ue-varna.bg
The objective of this article is to study sustainability of the European textile industry. The descriptive-analytical method is used to fulfill the aim - the theoretical aspects of the researched scientific field are investigated on the basis of a current literature survey. The collected information is summarized and analyzed using a systematic approach; an analytical approach; a study of the works of authors in the field; a comparative analysis; an observational method; and the determination of relative shares. The textile industry in the context of the circular economy and the Union's policies should lead to improvements in the environmental performance of textile raw materials and materials, production, consumption, textile waste management, as well as their reduction, recycling, processing and environmental impact calculation. The sustainability of the textile industry can also be realized through the development and implementation of digitalization. Sustainability development of textile industry includes the three dimensions of sustainability: social, ecological and economic, which can be implemented in the context of the circular economy, digitalization and Sustainable Development Goals for the textile industry, in line with Europe 2030 policies. Keywords: sustainability, circular economy, digitalization, textile sector, European textile industry.
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