The fashion industry contributes to a significant environmental issue due to the increasing
production and needs of the industry. The proactive efforts toward developing a more …

Agriculture and textiles have the highest production yields among all sectors to meet
mankind's basic needs, ie, feeding and clothing; however, they are top contributors to …

Widespread industrialization, rapid urbanization, and massive transport through land,
waters, and air have led to catastrophes such as climate change, water pollution, resource …

Regenerated cellulose fibers are a highly adaptable biomaterial with numerous medical
applications owing to their inherent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and robust …

Medical device industry is currently facing significant challenges in transitioning from a
linear to a circular economy, particularly for single-use medical devices (SUMDs). This …

Replacing resource-intensive single-use medical equipment such as disposable medical
textiles with reusable alternatives is of paramount importance for reducing the environmental …

The global health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been the subject of thousands of
studies published in the scientific literature, particularly studies on vaccines and the biology …

This publication is a Science for Policy report by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the
European Commission's science and knowledge service. It aims to provide evidence-based …

The paper analyses the transition from a linear economy paradigm to a circular economy
model in the textile industry, which is one of the most polluting industries in the world. The …

At present, medical textiles comprise many items care items for patients and health
professionals, going from personal protective equipment to implantable surgical devices …