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Lifecycle Analysis of Garments
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Manufacturing
Greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation, chemical waste
Usage
Water consumption for washing, chemical release in laundry, microfiber shedding
Disposal
Incineration leads to greenhouse gas emissions, toxic ash, and air pollution
Raw Material Sourcing
Significant biodiversity loss, large water footprint, pesticide and chemical use
Material Processing
Chemical pollution, water contamination, energy consumption
Transportation
CO2 emissions, energy consumption, packaging waste
Recycling
Energy use in recycling process, quality loss in recycled fibers, downcycling
End of Life
Landfill space usage, methane emissions, loss of materials to recycling
Retail
Energy use for stores, single-use shopping bags, unsold stock waste
Maintenance
Resource use for repair, dry cleaning chemicals, waste generation
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