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In addition, five key areas of innovation are identified and insights to accelerate the adoption of new technologies that reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals are provided. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>The report evaluates the thousand or so individual chemicals on major industry restricted substance lists; i) acutely toxic or hazardous, ii) carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic for reproduction (CMR), iii) persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT) and iv) endocrine disruptors (ED). 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The process eliminates the use of harsh chemistry in the creation or deposition of dyes, leads to huge reductions in water consumption, while meeting key industry standards. By working with nature, rather than simply taking from nature, Colorifix can produce dyes without harming the environment, compromising on quality or relying on supply chain availability. \u003C/p>","\u003Cp>According to Colorifix, 100 billion articles of clothing are made every year. This has a significant environmental footprint that includes the raw materials and the industrial processes that support production. The dyeing industry is one of the world's largest water consumers, using over 5 trillion litres per year along with petrochemical dyes and a host of toxic and highly polluting chemicals. 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