The impact of clothing technology on the environment is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. Water pollution: Traditional dyeing and finishing processes usually use a large amount of water and chemical substances, resulting in wastewater containing a large number of toxic and harmful substances, such as heavy metals, organic solvents and dye residues. When these pollutants enter water bodies, they will cause damage to the aquatic ecological environment and harm water sources and biodiversity.
2. Chemical emission: The garment industry uses a large number of chemical substances, such as dyes, dyeing auxiliaries, dyeing and finishing auxiliaries, printing slurries, etc. . These chemicals are released into the air during the production process, causing air pollution. For example, the volatilization of organic solvents can form harmful gases and may cause air pollution and human health problems.
3. Energy consumption: Traditional clothing production processes usually require a large amount of energy consumption, especially in steps such as ironing, drying and high-temperature processing. Energy consumption intensifies the pressure on the environment, while also increasing greenhouse gas emissions and exacerbating the problem of global warming.
4. Waste emissions: Waste water, waste gas and solid waste will be generated during the clothing production process, such as tailoring waste, textile waste, packaging waste, etc. . These wastes pose a burden to the environment, especially plastic fibers that are difficult to degrade and will exist in soil and water for a long time, affecting the ecological balance.
5. Labor conditions: Some low-cost production areas have problems such as poor labor environment and low wages, which may lead to unreasonable labor intensity and labor safety issues. , affecting the health and welfare of workers.
To reduce the impact of clothing technology on the environment, the following measures can be taken:
– Promote environmentally friendly processes: Use environmentally friendly dyeing and finishing processes, such as washing processes to replace traditional dyeing and finishing processes, and use water-based dyes, solvents and auxiliaries to minimize the emission of harmful substances.
– Energy conservation: introduce low-energy consumption equipment, improve process flow, control temperature and humidity, etc., to reduce energy consumption. At the same time, the use of renewable energy to meet production needs is encouraged.
– Optimize water resources management: introduce a recycling water utilization system and treat wastewater to reduce water consumption and pollution emissions.
– Waste recycling: classify waste, such as using textile waste for recycled fiber manufacturing, etc., to minimize waste emissions.
– Improve working conditions: Advocate reasonable labor safety measures and office environment, ensure workers’ rights and health, and improve employee satisfaction and work efficiency.
In summary, the impact of clothing technology on the environment is mainly reflected in water pollution, chemical emissions, energy consumption, waste emissions and labor conditions. . To reduce these impacts, effective environmental protection measures and sustainable development strategies need to be adopted to improve the clothing production process.
