This series showcases success stories of PaCT (Partnership for Cleaner Textile) partner factories in the Bangladeshi textile sector that have implemented cleaner production (CP) projects. A growing demand for clean water—given the declining water tables, reduced sources of clean water, residential growth, and pressure from industry—has resulted in higher costs. Water and effluent costs account for as much as 5 percent of production costs. To reduce water consumption in WDF factories, a PaCT expert team identified several opportunities including reducing, reusing, and recycling water.

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