Water scarcity is the most serious problem we have: it is an epochal challenge for agriculture and livestock and therefore for textiles and leather
An unprecedented water crisis is underway in Italy: (As Po dries up, Italy's food and energy supplies are at risk – WP). Agricultural water scarcity is expected to increase in more than 80% of the world's cropland by 2050. For the "future of water" the agricultural techniques that retain rainwater in the soils and the reduction of consumption in industry are relevant. A single cotton shirt requires over 2500 liters of water. Leather, for bags and shoes, needs 160 liters per kilo. Machine and plant engineering suppliers can play a key role as producers of sustainable energy and water systems (i.e. Green Label)
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