New materials for clothing: Rethinking possibilities through a sustainability approach - A review

Provin, Ana Paula; Dutra, Ana Regina de Aguiar; Machado, Marina Medeiros; Cubas, Anelise Leal Vieira

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124444

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“…It inspired many design projects and caused a lot of attention in the fashion industry. A study carried out by Provin et al (2021) and collaborators identified that biomaterials, including the use of BC, contribute to Sustainable Development, and to the achievement of the goals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as SDGs 9, 12, and 17 [ 44 ]. However, the choice of raw material for bacterial conversion is very important as it affects the environmental footprint of the entire production process and the properties of the final products.…”

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Advances in the Production of Biomaterials through Kombucha Using Food Waste: Concepts, Challenges, and Potential

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In recent years, several researchers have focused their studies on the development of sustainable biomaterials using renewable sources, including the incorporation of living biological systems. One of the best biomaterials is bacterial cellulose (BC). There are several ways to produce BC, from using a pure strain to producing the fermented drink kombucha, which has a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts (SCOBY). Studies have shown that the use of agricultural waste can be a low-cost and sustainable way to create BC. This article conducts a literature review to analyze issues related to the creation of BC through kombucha production. The databases used were ScienceDirect, Scopus, Web of Science, and SpringerLink. A total of 42 articles, dated from 2018 to 2022, were referenced to write this review. The findings contributed to the discussion of three topics: (1) The production of BC through food waste (including patents in addition to the scientific literature); (2) Areas of research, sectors, and products that use BC (including research that did not use the kombucha drink, but used food waste as a source of carbon and nitrogen); and (3) Production, sustainability, and circular economy: perspectives, challenges, and trends in the use of BC (including some advantages and disadvantages of BC production through the kombucha drink).

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“…Finally, target 12.8 seeks to ensure that people, everywhere, have relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature. If there is no reinforcement of consumer awareness, they will not be the commitment, collaboration and mobilization of industries, researchers and NGOs [ 67 ]. To enhance the awareness of the general population it is necessary to provide consumers with adequate information on sustainability at the product level, including appropriate disposal practices, with labeling indicating the correct way to dispose of the product for recycling, even showing collection points in the case of reuse.…”

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Plastics and Microplastic in the Cosmetic Industry: Aggregating Sustainable Actions Aimed at Alignment and Interaction with UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Excessive use of petroleum derivatives in cosmetics, whether in compositions or packaging, predominating the use of plastics, parabens, microplastics and other polymers, has had negative environmental impacts. The cosmetics market has gained prominence in recent years and bioeconomy and circular economy policies are putting pressure on the market to use bio-based and biodegradable materials. In this context, the objective of this review article is to provide an overview of how the aggregation of sustainable actions in the cosmetic industry contributes to the fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda and how this can serve as a guide in building a more resilient and sustainable society. For that, the generation of residues during the production processes was examined and the environmental problems generated by the cosmetic industry were addressed. Then, the role of aggregating sustainable actions and innovations with regard to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the cosmetic industry were evaluated.

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“…A sustainable development is one that grants equal importance to the social, economic and environmental needs of present and future generations and harmonises them so that sustainability is ensured in the long run (World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987). In 2015, the United Nations set an Agenda for 2030, defined 17 clearer goals to achieve a sustainable development, and called governments, the civil society, as well as businesses to actively contribute to these goals (Provin et al, 2021;Udemba et al, 2021;United Nations, 2015;van der Waal et al, 2021).…”

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“…In 2015, the United Nations set an Agenda for 2030 in which it defined 17 sustainable development goals addressing global issues and requiring urgent action from governments, civil society and firms (United Nations, 2015). Consequently, a growing number of researchers are exploring how firms can participate in these goals, and what the outcomes resulting from firms' contribution are (Provin et al, 2021;Udemba et al, 2021;van der Waal et al, 2021). At the European level, guidance on how to achieve sustainability is conveyed by the European Union's (EU) agenda for a sustainable development, 'The European Green Deal'.…”

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How does it pay to be circular in production processes? Eco‐innovativeness and green jobs as moderators of a cost‐efficiency advantage in European small and medium enterprises

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This study investigates whether circularity in production processes generates a reduction of firms' production costs and the conditions that determine the intensity of this reduction. It explores the role of two moderators for this cost‐efficiency advantage to emerge, namely, eco‐innovativeness (investments dedicated to the adequate implementation of circular practices in current production processes) and green jobs (human resources dedicated to circular practices). Using data on 13,117 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the Flash Eurobarometer 2017, a cluster analysis revealed that there is a gradual path towards Circular Economy among European SMEs, with the implementation of increasingly more circular practices. Four ordered probit models confirmed that a higher level of circularity in processes achieved by European SMEs is related to a reduction in their production costs. Moreover, eco‐innovativeness positively moderates this relation. In contrast, the relative share of green jobs in SMEs' workforce mitigates the impact of circularity on production costs. In practice, by engaging in circularity, SMEs can contribute to the United Nations goals for Sustainable Development while reducing production costs; although the level of this reduction depends on how circularity is implemented.

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New materials for clothing: Rethinking possibilities through a sustainability approach - A review

Cited by 35 publications

References 70 publications

Advances in the Production of Biomaterials through Kombucha Using Food Waste: Concepts, Challenges, and Potential

Advances in the Production of Biomaterials through Kombucha Using Food Waste: Concepts, Challenges, and Potential

Plastics and Microplastic in the Cosmetic Industry: Aggregating Sustainable Actions Aimed at Alignment and Interaction with UN Sustainable Development Goals

How does it pay to be circular in production processes? Eco‐innovativeness and green jobs as moderators of a cost‐efficiency advantage in European small and medium enterprises

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