Life cycle analysis of cotton towels: impact of domestic laundering and recommendations for extending periods between washing

被引：12

作者：

Blackburn, RS ^{[1
]}

Payne, JD

机构：

[1] Univ Leeds, Ctr Tech Text, Green Chem Grp, Leeds LS2 9JT, W Yorkshire, England

[2] Arch UK Biocides Ltd, Manchester M9 8ZS, Lancs, England

来源：

GREEN CHEMISTRY | 2004年 / 6卷 / 07期

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D O I：

10.1039/b407628a

中图分类号：

O6 [化学];

学科分类号：

0703 ;

摘要：

Life cycle analysis of cotton towels by Richard Blackburn and John Payne has ascertained the impact of domestic laundering on the life cycle of cotton articles. It was found that any process or treatment that could reduce the washing frequency of that product would be likely to effect a significant reduction in energy, water and chemical consumption over a given time for that product, hence providing a greener life cycle for the product; one recommendation to achieve this, by reducing washing frequency, is through the use of anti-microbial finishes such as poly(hexamethylenebiguanide).

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页码：G59 / G61

页数：3