1. Among the possible solutions to this serious problem, finding effective alternatives for treating wastewater, with the government guarantee that such treatments are mandatory for the companies is key.

 

Filtration techniques most commonly used for the treatment of textile wastewater besides having a high cost, create secondary waste. A study at the University of Lund, Sweden, has found viable alternatives in the use of enzymes of fungi (white rot fungi), with high rates of degradation of the dyes, but not complete. The photocatalytic process known as photo-Fenton (based in the production of highly reactive hydroxyl radicals) combined with biological enzymatic treatments can be regarded as a promising alternative for the treatment of textile wastewater.

 

 

2. Another solution involves the consumers themselves, relying on a model of responsible consumption.We can get informed about the policies of apparel brands in both environmental and in terms of labor rights and support social and environmental responsible brands. We should not underestimate the power we have as consumers, because every time we buy an item, we are supporting the production model and the model of society we want.

 

3. Eco fashion or sustainable fashion is becoming a very attractive option for consumers. Within this trend we can find clothes made of natural fibers from organic farming or recycled fibers, natural dyes and nontoxic manufacturing processes with low environmental impact.