In textile production, thousands of chemicals are used, many of which are harmful to people and the environment. UN Secretary General: Fashion Industry – “Top of toxic Iceberg” The climate and environment annually humanity produces more than two billion tons of garbage. This, speaking on Thursday at a meeting of the General Assembly, recalled the head of the UN Antoniu Guterrish. performance of the Secretary General was timed to the International Day of Derritory Production, which is celebrated on March 30. & nbsp; This year, the International Day is dedicated to the topic of fashion and textiles. “Thousands of chemicals are used in textile production, many of which are harmful to people and the environment,” said Antoniu Guterrish. – They give rise to greenhouse gases, aggravating the climatic crisis. Clothing is produced and thrown off at a stunning speed, which is due to business models in which priority is given to novelty and disposability. Every second, the equivalent of full clothing of the garbage truck is burned or sent to the landfill. ”~ 60 > however, the fashion industry is only a“ top of a toxic iceberg ”, the Secretary General noted. Excessive waste is the problem of all sectors of the economy. “If you pack them in cargo containers folded to each other, they will reach the moon and return back,” said Antoniu Guterres. – Here, on the ground, the waste filled with toxins seep into the soil, water and air. Ultimately, they settle in ourselves. ” changes are possible, and there are signs of hope, the head of the UN noted. In the fashion world, designers are experimenting with processed materials. Consumers are increasingly imposing requirements for the ecological component of materials. ~ 60 > “based on progress, we must put an end to the practice of uncontrolled waste production, which devastates our planet,” said Antoniu Guterres. -On this International Day, let’s take the obligation to restore order and build a healthier and stable world for all of us. ”~ 60 > at a meeting of the UN General Assembly on Thursday were also the chairman of the 79th session of GA Filempolis Emine Erdogan, which serves as chairman of the advisory council of the advisory council prominent figures for non -waste production under the UN Secretary General. & nbsp;