QUANTIFICATION OF LIFECYCLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF A GARMENT- LEVI’S BOTTOM: A CASE STUDY AT HIRDARAMANI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD-KURUWITA

Abstract

Because of its global consumer base, Levi's bottom has recently become one of the essential products. Most of the time, the bottom manufacturing companies use sustainability practices of the company for the purpose of marketing and to get the attraction of customers. From the raw material extraction stage through the disposal stage, Levi's bottom production process added a number of environmental concerns. Identifying and measuring such alerts would help to mitigate the effects in a substantial way. One of the most effective strategies for accomplishing this goal is Life Cycle Assessment. The study's major goal is to measure the negative environmental impact of Levi's bottom product throughout its lifecycle in the Sri Lankan context. A gate-to gate analysis was done with the declared unit of one Levi's bottom. The SimaPro faculty version was used to assess the life cycle impact. ReCiPe 2016 is the characterization model used for generating midpoint impact categories and endpoint damage categories. The fully completed Levi's bottom highest normalized result shown in the LCA is in the washing stage. The highest normalized result shown in the LCA of Levi's bottom after embressed circular economy in there washing stage. Given the findings, it is advised that it is appropriate that entering a circular economy is best way to minimize the total effect. According to further research suggestions, it is suggested to undergo the cradle to gate LCA for Levi's bottom.