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

Imran, S; Mujtaba, MA; Zafar, MM; Hussain, A; Mehmood, A; Farwa, UE; Korakianitis, T; Kalam, MA; Fayaz, H; Saleel, CA

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

Imran, S Mujtaba, MA Zafar, MM Hussain, A Mehmood, A Farwa, UE Korakianitis, T Kalam, MA Fayaz, H Saleel, CA

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Citation:: Heliyon, 2023, 9, (11), pp. e22404
Issue Date:: 2023-11

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dc.contributor.author	Imran, S
dc.contributor.author	Mujtaba, MA
dc.contributor.author	Zafar, MM
dc.contributor.author	Hussain, A
dc.contributor.author	Mehmood, A
dc.contributor.author	Farwa, UE
dc.contributor.author	Korakianitis, T
dc.contributor.author	Kalam, MA
dc.contributor.author	Fayaz, H
dc.contributor.author	Saleel, CA
dc.date.accessioned	2024-04-02T01:30:14Z
dc.date.available	2023-11-10
dc.date.available	2024-04-02T01:30:14Z
dc.date.issued	2023-11
dc.identifier.citation	Heliyon, 2023, 9, (11), pp. e22404
dc.identifier.issn	2405-8440
dc.identifier.issn	2405-8440
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/177408
dc.description.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.
dc.format	Electronic-eCollection
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	Heliyon
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22404
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.title	Assessing the potential of GHG emissions for the textile sector: A baseline study.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	9
utslib.location.activity	England
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CTWW - Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2024-04-02T01:30:08Z
pubs.issue	11
pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.volume	9
utslib.citation.issue	11

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.

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