The goal of this paper is to analyze the environmental impact of the home textile sector in Brazil since 2010, in the production of raw materials and textile waste affecting the environment. The textile and garment sector is very relevant to the Brazilian economy as it is the second major job provider. The methods for this research will utilize information from systematic literature review and field investigation with technical visits and semi-structured interviews to companies linked to the home textile sector. With growing consumer awareness, the eco-friendly concept has become a trend in the home textile industry, which is considered the most environmentally damaging industry currently. The impacts of greater consequences of the home textile industry to the environment are: increase of solid waste, contamination of rivers and seas, contamination of the soil with sequels, it became infertile among others. This paper presents solutions to reduce them.

Authors: Mariana Costa Laktim, Larissa Duarte Oliveira, Rita de Castro Engler, Aline Fonseca, Camilla Borelli, Julia Baruque-Ramos