A review of the socio-economic advantages of fabric recycling operations from the textile industry in Hai Phong city

Nguyen Thi Quynh Nga 1, *, Tran Thi Tuyet Nhung 1, Nguyen Tran Tram Anh 1, Dao Hong Hanh 1, Ngo Thu Thuy 2, Luu Trung Hieu 3 and Ta Thai Hung 4

1 Faculty of Management, Finance, Vietnam Maritime University, Haiphong, Vietnam.
2 School of Excellent Education, Vietnam Maritime University, Haiphong, Vietnam.
3 Faculty of Electric, Electronics Engineering, Vietnam Maritime University, Haiphong, Vietnam.
4 International Success Education, Vietnam Maritime University, Haiphong, Vietnam.
 
Review
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 11(02), 1963–1967.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.2.0750
 
Publication history: 
Received on 17 March 2024; revised on 23 April 2024; accepted on 26 April 2024
 
Abstract: 
The textile/apparel industry is of great importance to the economy in terms of trade, employment, investment and revenue all over the world. This sector is however characterised by substantial losses, due to production excesses on the one hand, and the “throw away” culture on the other. This state of affairs suggests that textile recycling is needed. Apart from the environmental and ecological advantages which can be brought about by the re-use and recycling of textiles, there are many benefits of a socio-economic nature. This paper analyses current trends on textile recycling, the barriers impeding greater recycling, and outlines the socio-economic advantages of moving towards a circular economy. Some examples of on-going initiatives are discussed, together with some of the measures that may be used to further reduce the current waste deriving from the apparel sector in Hai Phong city.
 
Keywords: 
Textile recycling; Benefits of a socio-economic; Barriers; Apparel sector; Hai Phong city.
 
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