The textile industry alone generates 4 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year. If nothing changes, the sector could be responsible for 26% of global GHG emissions in 2050.
It is already the third largest consumer of water. To produce a single pair of jeans, it takes the equivalent of 50 full bathtubs. To reduce its environmental impact, two proposals have been put forward by the French fashion industry. To see the rest of the weekend's fashion coverage, click here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/features/article-361538/The-Textile-Industry-is-one of the most polluting in the world.