CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN TEXTILE MANUFACTURING: AI-DRIVEN APPROACHES TO WASTE REDUCTION
Abstract
Global textile and apparel production ranks among the most environmentally taxing industries due to its significant material waste alongside high water usage and carbon emissions. Linear production systems generate about 92 million tons of textile waste each year as 87% of fibers end up in landfills or are burned. Circular economy principles allow businesses to eliminate waste by implementing smart design practices along with reuse and recycling methods and efficient resource usage. The study examines artificial intelligence's role as a revolutionary force in making textile manufacturing more sustainable.
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