Tusuka - Sustainable business practices in RMG

Today, fashion accounts for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide output—more than international flights and shipping combined, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. 48 million tones of clothing are disposed worldwide every year. 73% is incinerated, 12% is reused, 12% is downcycled, and only less then 1% is turned into new clothes.

Tusuka implements several solutions to reduce its environemntal performance and cut costs:

Energy efficieny

-Tusuka uses LED bulbs in place of incandescent bulbs like T-12 or T-8 and uses servo motor & VFD control motor, e-flow chemical spray machine, green dryer, energy efficient washing machine,VFD controlled air compressor, IE3 motor & has all exhaust fan replaced by energy efficient motor.

- Tusuka has also implemented a solar power generation unit as a pilot project to conserve natural resources.

Water treatment and recycle

- Tusuka has implemented a Central Effluent Treatment Plant (biological) having capacity 300m3/hr or 7,200m3/day. At the company PP spray section, Tusuka uses the treated recycle water. This water is also used for garden watering, floor cleaning, car washing and construction development. By this system, 3-5% of recycled water is being used at their washing units.

- Tusuka also implemented a roof top Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) project located at the ETP building.

Leakage and consumption monitoring

- A small leak of 1 mm at 10 bar results in a loss of approximately 2.5 kg of steam per hour. Tusuka monitoring team relentlessly works to identify and rectify the steam leakages.

Solid waste management

- As part of agreement with EVA Enterprise & Ria Drum House, Tusuka sent them 910 tons/year of

solid cutting & others waste for recycling.

Reduced energy consumption in KWH: 258753.92

Energy saving in BDT million: 1.6444