Greening and recycling clothes: pathways to flatten the carbon emission in China’s textile industry by 2035

Key Points

• Flattening carbon emissions requires a shift towards recycling practices in the textile industry, promoting sustainability.
• Green practices in fashion can significantly lower carbon emissions, which currently are a major environmental concern.
• Emphasis on recycling in clothing production leads to innovative methods to reduce waste and carbon footprint in textiles.
• Moving towards greener textile production systems may support China's commitment to sustainability by 2035.