Waste Management System of the Textile Industry and Possible Effective Solutions to Mitigate Waste

Abstract

The negative impacts of textile waste on ecosystems and human health have made it a serious environmental concern. To reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainable practices, the textile manufacturing sector generates substantial volumes of solid and effluent waste, necessitating prompt and efficient treatment solutions. Every step of the supply chain, from spinning to clothing production, generates a sizable amount of textile waste annually in Bangladesh. The present state of waste management in Bangladesh’s textile and apparel sector is examined in this article, along with the main obstacles to efficient waste management. Biological Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) are the most popular and effective treatment method in the textile industry. They perform better than other types of ETPs in terms of sludge management, chemical and labor expenses, and removal efficiency. In addition, this study provides a number of workable and sustainable ways to lessen the production of industrial waste and investigates new prospects in the recycling of textile waste and waste-based business partnerships.