yesand | INSTAGRAM | MAY 08

#𝖿𝖺𝗌𝗁𝗂𝗈𝗇𝖿𝖺𝖼𝗍𝖿𝗋𝗂𝖽𝖺𝗒 Treatment & Dyeing are two essential parts of the textile production process BUT are also the stages that output high levels of waste & toxic discharge.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What’s the solution? Adopting cleaner finishing processes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Below is a list of requirements set by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to help facilities set guidelines to operate with low impact :⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * PVC-free printing methods.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Dyes & Inks free from toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde, genetically modified organisms (GMO) + their enzymes, chlorine bleach and other harsh chemicals.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Measure and evaluate all chemical inputs to meet basic requirements on toxicity and biodegradability/eliminability. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ * Wastewater treatment plans in place to minimize waste and discharges.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Source: globalorganictextilestandard & Enviortec Mag⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ link in our bio for the full article