VI Safely managing chemicals in your production
Channel: Bündnis für nachhaltige Textilien
Date: 09/05/2019

Global textile production is associated with the use of many chemicals that pose risks for the workers involved, the environment and textile consumers. Enormous quantities of water are polluted by chemicals, especially during textile dyeing, printing and finishing. The wastewater from such wet processes is often discharged into the surface water without treatment, as many finishing plants are not aware of the relevance of responsible chemical management.  In order to raise awareness to responsible chemical management, the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles has developed three short videos on the topic of chemical management in textile production. The videos have the aim of introducing the topic and giving an overview over good chemical management processes. 

Video 1: Introduction
The first video introduced the topic and its relevance.

Video 2: Avoid Restricted Substances
The second video covers the topics of international compliance, chemical inventories, Manufacturing Restricted Substances Lists MRSL, and Restricted Substances Lists RSL 

Video 3: Safely managing chemicals in your production
The third video covers topics related to safe chemical management, including risk assessment and risk management, safety training, safe handling and storage of chemicals, as well as proper handling of chemical waste and wastewater.

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