Strategies of Recovery and Organic Recycling Used in Textile Waste Management

Wojnowska-Baryła, Irena; Bernat, Katarzyna; Zaborowska, Magdalena

doi:10.3390/ijerph19105859

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“…This could be explained by a small degradation/corrosion of the fibres, caused by the sulfuric acid at high concentration. Under optimal conditions of temperature, time and concentration this acid is frequently used in the hydrolysis of polyester structures [ 41 , 42 ], which indicates the potential of this chemical to degrade this material.…”

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Prussian Blue Sensor for Bacteria Detection in Personal Protection Clothing

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Biological hazards can be defined as substances that endanger the life of any living organism, most notably humans, and are often referred to as biohazards. Along with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), early detection of contact is essential for the correct management and resolution of a biological threat, as well as lower mortality rates of those exposed. Herein, Prussian blue (PB) was evaluated as a functional compound applied on polyester knits to act as an on-site sensor for bacteria detection. In order to study the best compound concentration for the intended application, polymeric solutions of 0.5, 1 and 2 g/L were developed. The three conditions tested displayed high abrasion resistance (>2000 cycles). The bacterial sensing capacity of the coated knits was assessed in liquid and solid medium, with the functionalised substrates exhibiting the capability of detecting both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and changing colours from blue to white. Evaluation of water repellence and chemical penetration resistance and repellence was also performed in polyester functionalised with PB 0.5 and 1 g/L. Both knits showed a hydrophobic behaviour and a capacity to resist to penetration of chemicals and level 3 repellence effect for both acid and base chemicals.

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Prussian Blue Sensor for Bacteria Detection in Personal Protection Clothing

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“…How textiles could be recycled to create employment opportunities and benefit the environment is a hot topic in other regions (see Leal Filho et al, 49 Wojnowska-Baryła et al 50 and Yousef et al 51,52 . However, we found only two studies (James and Kent, and Sumo et al) 27,29 that gave any attention to this discussion.…”

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“…How textiles could be recycled to create employment opportunities and benefit the environment is a hot topic in other regions (see Leal Filho et al., 49 Wojnowska-Baryła et al. 50 and Yousef et al. 51,52 .…”

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An assessment of Africa’s second-hand clothing value chain: a systematic review and research opportunities

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Textile Research Journal

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A rapid change in fast fashion has significantly accelerated the expansion of the volume of discarded clothing across the globe. Africa is the world’s largest destination for second-hand clothes (SHC, sometimes known as ‘Mitumba’). However, fewer studies have been conducted on Africa’s SHC, making it challenging to evaluate the impact of the market and its value chain. This study examines the economic contribution and assessment of the SHC value chain and the resulting environmental challenges, identifies the trends of scholarly discourse on the topic in Africa, examines their methodologies and develops future research opportunities. The study shows that the SHC trade is an essential supply chain connecting developed and developing countries and a valuable clothing consumption alternative for people experiencing economic decline, poverty and low purchasing power. SHC is crucial in delivering fashion products to customers in underdeveloped African countries. It also creates job opportunities for hundreds of thousands of people in the trade, distribution, repairs, laundry services and upcycling. Results further show that Africans are being enriched with new skills and knowledge of the SHC trade, which is expected to help grow and promote small- to medium-sized enterprises. However, poorly made Mitumba become unmarketable, creating environmental challenges in cities across the continent. The study found fewer empirical studies, due largely to limited data on Africa’s SHC trade. This calls for more empirical studies to scale the SHC trade in the region, expand the boundaries of entrepreneurial opportunities for Africa to interact with the global market, and alleviate the widespread problem of extreme poverty while also addressing the environmental challenges posed by SHC.

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“…Many researchers have already studied the effect of waste on yarn quality from different perspectives. The results of several investigations have revealed that the waste of different sections of the apparel industry significantly affects the physical and mechanical properties of the yarn [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 ]. Jamshaid et al.…”

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