Editors:
- Examines in detail the environmental footprint of recycled polyester
- Discusses LCA studies conducted on recycled polyester
- Uses case studies to highlight the environmental footprints of recycled polyesters and their different applications
Part of the book series: Textile Science and Clothing Technology (TSCT)
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About this book
This book examines the environmental footprints of recycled polyesters, highlighting the benefits and impact of recycling polyester waste and preparing it to replace virgin polyester in the raw material stage. It also discusses the importance of recycled polyester as a sustainable raw material in textile production.
Editors and Affiliations
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SgT Group & API, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
About the editor
Dr Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu holds a Ph.D. in Textiles Sustainability and has written around 60 books and 80 research publications. He is well known for his contributions in the field and has extensive academic and industrial experience. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Textiles & Clothing Sustainability Journal.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Environmental Footprints of Recycled Polyester
Editors: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Series Title: Textile Science and Clothing Technology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9578-9
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-13-9577-2Published: 18 July 2019
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-9580-2Published: 14 August 2020
eBook ISBN: 978-981-13-9578-9Published: 10 July 2019
Series ISSN: 2197-9863
Series E-ISSN: 2197-9871
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: V, 99
Number of Illustrations: 11 b/w illustrations, 20 illustrations in colour
Topics: Textile Engineering, Environmental Management, Supply Chain Management, Characterization and Evaluation of Materials, Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing