Although the fashion industry is one of the largest industries that effects the world pollution and is hazardous to the environment, there has been major approaches for water sustainability in the past few years. This is mainly due to the fact that there has been a lot of talk about the fashion industry having excessive negative effects on the environment and since the increasing changes in climate, many have decided to reduce their footprint.
Water is the most important factor for sustainable development
Regarding global businesses, leaders and organisations, there has been a direct effort in working on projects, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will proceed in further collaboration with the UN. Swedish textile houses have stated just how crucial water is for sustainable management and the future of the fashion industry. By not having enough water, it could affect the industry, as well as millions of jobs at large and is thus one of the most important issues the industry must rectify and take into consideration.
Water is being taken fashionably seriously
Access to water for the fashion industry has become essential for services such as textile dyeing, the finishing of clothes which is part of every product for every piece made, as well as the cultivation of cotton. While the usage of water is predicted to increase by up to 50% between 2007 and 2025 in developing countries, as well as 18% in developed ones, the awareness of both current and future challenges regarding water shortage has become crucial and one not to be placed under the rug.
Countries have stood together, created partnerships within the industry, and are working towards a noticeable change. Together, buyers, technical specialists, factories and various chains of the industry are standing together to improve the overall footprint of each fashion store in the world.
It will be a long, hard-working and endless effort, but with each little change and extra voice, one that will help the industry sustain water and the planet.
