Also known as carbon emissions, CO2 emissions refer to the release of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere. CO2 emissions are linked to burning of fossil fuels and biomass, land use and management, as well as to industrial production. As the principal greenhouse gas (GHG), CO2 critically affects the radiation balance on Earth and significantly contributes to global warming and climate change.(1) The fashion industry is a major source of CO2 emissions. These are linked especially to the production of synthetic materials and also the extremely high volumes of prematurely discarded items that are sent for incineration or end up in landfill.
CO2 EMISSIONS
