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Introduction to soda ash as a cleaning agent Soda ash, also known as sodium carbonate, is a versatile chemical compound that is widely used in the textile industry. It is known for its ability to remove stains, chemicals, and impurities from textiles, making it an essential ingredient in the cleaning and treatment process. Whether you […]
Introduction to composting and textile recycling Composting and textile recycling may seem like unrelated topics, but they have a significant connection. Composting is the process of decomposing organic materials, such as food waste and yard trimmings, to produce nutrient-rich compost that can be used to fertilize plants. Textile recycling, on the other hand, involves reusing […]
Introduction The textile industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. Every year, millions of tons of textile waste are produced – and most of it ends up in landfill. Textile recycling is a great way to reduce textile waste and help the environment. There are many benefits to textile recycling. It […]
Introduction For those wishing to take the plunge into a sustainable fashion future, Slow Circular Fashion (SCF) provides a holistic solution. It’s an innovative system for producing apparel that offers social, economic, and environmental advantages compared to traditional “throw-away” clothing. At its core, SCF is composed of three main steps: design-produce-use-reuse. Consequently, it is critical […]
Introduction The consequences of fast fashion have been devastating to the quality of clothing donations. As more and more of the global population embraces the idea of fast fashion, clothing donations have become increasingly disposable. Cheaply produced and quickly discarded clothes have flooded the secondhand market, causing the value of donated clothes to plummet. This […]
The fashion industry has a sustainability problem. However, the extent of the problem is virtually unknown due to fashion’s global and decentralized supply chain. Blockchain, a new innovative technology commonly associated with bitcoin, has the potential to improve transparency in complex supply chains. An improvement in transparency is the first major step toward building a […]
Society’s addiction to fashion is causing a devastating strain on the planet. The First Step Towards Sustainable Fashion? Transparency. Cotton crops consume lots of water and require copious amounts of fertilizers and pesticides. Whereas synthetic fibers, such as polyester, are made of plastic and therefore are derived from fossil fuels. Each year, billions of garments […]
Globally more than 400 million tons of plastic waste is produced each year, of which only 9 percent is recycled. Medical Plastics and Sustainability in the Health Care Industry During a visit to my dentist’s office this past week I asked my dentist why he doesn’t recycle plastic cups. The answer baffled me, he said […]
According to a recent study, sustainability programs have tremendous potential to decrease the environmental footprint of the healthcare industry and drastically reduce costs. While there are many opportunities within the healthcare industry to reduce waste and improve sustainability efforts. One area often overlooked that creates a huge impact is hospital linen services which include the […]
The Textile Industry is a Dirty Business Why Zero Panik is dedicated to textile recycling The world of fashion allows individuals to freely express their creative selves, but behind the glitz and glamour lies a dark underbelly. As the calls against climate change and social inequities grow stronger, we can no longer ignore the fashion […]