Clean Manufacturing and Green Practices in the Apparel Supply Chain

Considering environmental sustainability in the apparel supply chain, the aim of this manuscript is to describe the current trends, such as efficient energy consumption, reuse and recycling, green design and life cycle design, life cycle assessment, reverse logistics, green supplier, green branding, and green marketing considering clean manufacturing and green supply chain management (GSCM) practices for the green apparel supply chain. The primary focus is on the description of clean manufacturing and GSCM practices. Finally, challenges and future research directions are revealed. So, the contribution of this paper may provide equal benefits for both researchers and practitioners.