Sustainability transformation in the textile industry—The case of wastewater management

Gomes, K., Caucci, S., Morris, J., Guenther, E. and Miggelbrink, J., (2023). Sustainability transformation in the textile industry—The case of wastewater management. Business Strategy & Development, 7(1), w324-n/a

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  • Sub-type Journal article
    Author Gomes, K.
    Caucci, S.
    Morris, J.
    Guenther, E.
    Miggelbrink, J.
    Title Sustainability transformation in the textile industry—The case of wastewater management
    Appearing in Business Strategy & Development
    Volume 7
    Issue No. 1
    Publication Date 2023-11-09
    Place of Publication Online
    Publisher Wiley
    Start page w324
    End page n/a
    Language eng
    Abstract This paper explores the relationships between textile wastewater management and its impact on ecosystems and community livelihoods. Using the case of the wastewater management practices of the Bangladesh textile industry and thematic analysis of key informant interviews with industry representatives in the production value chain, the study illustrates perceptions of sustainability transformation regarding wastewater management, specifically by integrating sustainable water and energy practices. The findings reveal the adverse effects of textile wastewater on freshwater resources, such as the obstruction of socio-economic development and environmental sustainability, and highlight the distinctions between compliant and non-compliant textile industries regarding sustainability transformation. These results also indicate challenges that hinder the sustainability of textile effluent treatment, including the absence of techno-ecology, pro-environmental behaviour, stringent regulations, reliable surveillance, and collaborative actions. Recommendations include improving cooperation among community-stakeholders and decision-makers to promote sustainability transformation in textile wastewater management, prioritising water energy resources to advance environmental development, and fulfilling socioeconomic demands.
    UNBIS Thesaurus DECISION-MAKING
    TEXTILE INDUSTRY
    Keyword environmental pollution
    stakeholders
    sustainability transformation
    Wastewater management
    Copyright Holder The Authors
    Copyright Year 2023
    Copyright type All rights reserved
    ISSN 2572-3170
    DOI https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/bsd2.324
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