The fashion industry contributes 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, surpassing all flights combined, and could account for 25% by 2050 if no action is taken. Polyester production for textiles emitted 706 million tons of greenhouse gases in 2015, equivalent to 185 coal plants.
Microplastics—particles smaller than 5 millimeters—are found globally in ecosystems, originating from broken-down plastic items like bottles and bags, as well as microbeads in personal care products.
The term *greenwashing* was coined in the 1980s by environmentalist Jay Westerveld to describe hotels promoting towel reuse while engaging in harmful environmental practices. It has since become a widespread issue across industries.
Bioplastics, marketed as eco-friendly and biodegradable, may not always be as sustainable as perceived, despite their growing popularity as an alternative to traditional plastics.
Fairbrics develops CO₂ valorisation technologies to repurpose carbon dioxide as a resource for industrial applications, addressing climate change challenges.
The fashion industry generated almost 5% of all man-made CO2 emissions in 2015 – more than aviation and shipping combined. About 40% of all emissions produced by the fashion sector arise from the manufacture of synthetic fiber.
