Sustainability, the Circular Economy and Digitalisation in the European Textile and Clothing Industry

Wynn, Martin G ORCID: 0000-0001-7619-6079 and Wiegand, Tina (2025) Sustainability, the Circular Economy and Digitalisation in the European Textile and Clothing Industry. SDGs and Textiles . Springer Nature. ISBN 9789819791156

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Abstract

The scale of production of the textile and clothing (T&C) industry has been steadily increasing for many years, accompanied by significant resource consumption, waste generation, and environmental impact. The industry has hitherto made its products in linear fashion, with relatively little recycling of the finished goods. This book looks at the industry’s approach to the core sustainability concept, and the circular economy (CE) in particular, through the lens of researchers in nine European countries. It also examines the role of digital technology deployment in engendering sustainability and the CE in the industry. Digital technologies are increasingly recognised as key enablers and facilitators of this transition, promoting both efficiency and circularity in manufacturing processes. However, the extent to which these are implemented in the industry remains largely unexplored. This book aims to address this gap in the research literature by assessing different aspects of the industry across Europe, and puts forward some overall conclusions and an analytical framework for future research.

Item Type:	Book
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Sustainable development; Circular economy; Digital technologies; Textile and clothing industry; Fashion industry; Sustainable Development Goals; Digital transformation; Extended supply chain
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions:	Schools and Research Institutes > School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Martin Wynn
Date Deposited:	29 Jan 2025 14:43
Last Modified:	29 Jan 2025 14:43
URI:	https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/14718

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