An Overview of Sustainability on Apparel Manufacturing Industry in Bangladesh

A. K. M. Ayatullah Hosne Asif

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An Overview of Sustainability on Apparel Manufacturing Industry in Bangladesh

A. K. M. Ayatullah Hosne Asif

Published in Science Journal of Energy Engineering (Volume 5, Issue 1)

Received: 12 October 2016 Accepted: 26 December 2016 Published: 24 January 2017

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The purpose of this paper was to investigate the overview of sustainability in apparel manufacturing industry and why developing country suppliers are adopting environmentally and socially sustainable practices and how the implementation process is both hindered and enabled. Presently sustainability of fashion industry in the worldwide is the major considerable issue. The much talked concern is for the favor of fashion’s sustainability around the world. Many organizations and fashion conscious personalities have come forward to uphold the further extension of the campaign of good environment for tomorrows, but the Bangladeshi garment and textile industries are far beyond of this consciousness and it poses a risk of losing the world market. On the other hand, fashion for the morality or ethical issues is one of the key concepts for the humanity and sustainability point of view. It is high time to implement special strategies and approaches towards the sustainability. Social sustainability improvements benefit vulnerable workers, help suppliers develop longer term relationships with transnational companies and contribute to economic growth. In terms of the working environment, Bangladeshi apparel industries are facing great challenges at present. Fire accidents are common in garment factories and recent building collapses pose a great threat to its future. Moreover, the workers receive the lowest wages of the world that makes them unsatisfied, causes often clashes and violence during protests against low wages. This study has considered the working environment, fire and safety issues of the garment industries of Bangladesh and suggests significant initiatives towards better environment and sustainability.

Published in	Science Journal of Energy Engineering (Volume 5, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.sjee.20170501.11
Page(s)	1-12
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Sustainability, Fashion, Denim, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Organic Cotton

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Department of Textile Engineering, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail, Bangladesh

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