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Explora: Environment
and Resource Textile industry and environmental pollution

The biological impact includes hazardous pollutants metals from air pollution can cause lung problems and
from textile industries adversely affecting freshwater cancer.
ecosystems, marine biodiversity, and the deterioration of As the textile industry is one of the top polluting
the atmospheric ozone layer. 3 industries globally, with multidimensional environmental
In terms of human health, humans are increasingly impacts, a thorough inspection and regular monitoring
exposed to hazardous pollutants through food and water of pollution levels are necessary to combat this growing
contaminated with microplastics. Seafood is a significant threat. The use of non-biodegradable dyes and chemicals
pathway for microplastic ingestion. Long-term exposure poses a long-term threat to ecosystems. There is a critical
may result in chronic toxicity. 3 need for sustainable practices, including the adoption of
eco-friendly dyes and chemicals, the implementation
4. Discussion of efficient wastewater treatment systems, and recycling
Environmental and public health concerns arising from and reusing industrial water and materials. Furthermore,
wastewater released by the textile industry have long government policies, strict regulation enforcement, and
been prevalent worldwide. Textile effluents often contain increased awareness among stakeholders are essential to
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high concentrations of hazardous chemicals and organic mitigating environmental damage.
compounds that exceed permissible limits. These pollutants
can alter the physical and chemical characteristics of soil, Acknowledgments
water, air, and the biological systems of humans, animals, We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our
and plants. Textile pollution also carries indirect economic parents and friends for their unwavering mental support
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consequences, including increased costs for clean drinking and encouragement throughout the completion of this
water, rising healthcare expenses, and reduced agricultural review.
productivity. 1
This study highlights the various types of pollution Funding
caused by the textile. China is one of the countries known None.
for textiles, and it causes many harmful effects on the
environment. These impacts are very damaging to our Conflict of interest
daily life, and this pollution will increase rapidly if we The authors declare no competing interests.
no immediate and effective measures are taken. Some
recommended solutions include reducing wastewater by Author contributions
treating water with chemicals in treatment plants and using Conceptualization: All authors
chemical filters in chimneys to reduce metals and metal Writing – original draft: Md Rofiul Islam Rofi
ions from gas. There are many chemical substances which Writing – review & editing: All authors
can be used to help reduce wastewater contamination.
By applying these solutions, one can potentially reclaim Ethic approval and consent to participate
and utilize water resources that are typically polluted.
It is important to consider such approaches as part of Not applicable.
sustainable water management. Consent for publication

5. Conclusion Not applicable.
The environment is polluted in many ways, and the textile Availability of data
is a major contributor. It pollutes our environment and
damages the ecosystem, affecting vital components of Not applicable.
nature such as air, soil, and water.
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