Section outline


    • Instructor Name                  : Engr. Asit Ghosh

      Designation                             Assistant Professor

      Office Address                         Room-710, Main Building, DIU

      Contact No                              : 01741886680

      Email                                        : asit@daffodilvarsity.edu.bd 

      Education                                M.Sc, University of Boras, Sweden & B.Sc, BUTEX


    • Course Rationale: 

      This subject aims to furnish students with an in-depth knowledge of textile & environment and explicate the students’ understanding on the textile sector and it's impact on environment for sustainable development .

    • Course Objectives:

      After completion of this course, the student should be able to-

      ·        Know about environment & pollution caused by Textile & allied Industries 

      ·         Identify the check points of environmental compliance

      ·         Treat the waste of different kinds, produced by textile industries

      ·         Run an ETP plant.

      ·         Identify different environmental labels and institution.       

    • Course Outcomes (CO’s):

      CO 1      : Able to know about the environmental and social issues

      CO2     : Able to understand environmental segment and their effects

      CO3     : Able to understand the impact of textile processing in environment

      CO4     : Able to identify different sustainable measurements to protect environment

      CO5     : Able to understand any design sustainable textile processing

    • Grading Scheme

      Theory Class                                                                                                Lab Class
      Attendance: 7%                                                                                           Attendance: 10%                        
      Class Tests/Quizzes: 15%                                                                            Lab performance Test: 40%      
      Assignment: 5%                                                                                           Lab problem Solving: 25%
      Presentation (using video/ppt): 8%                                                          Lab Submission: 25%
      Midterm Exam: 25%
      Final Exam: 40%


    • Text Book:

      Environmental Impact of Textiles by Keith Slater, Slater Slater ( 3 rd Edition, OpenStax, Rice University,2017) ISBN: 978-1-947172-364, (Authors: Steven A. Greenlaw, University of Mary Washington. David Shapiro, Pennsylvania State University)

    • Reference Books

      1. Environmental Management Accounting by Martin Bennett, Páll M. Rikhardsson, Stefan Schaltegger

      2. Environmental Aspects of Textile Dyeing by (edited) R.M Christie

      3. Best Management Practices for Pollution Prevention in the Textile Industry

      4. Water and Chemical Use in the Textile Dyeing and Finishing Industry (UNEP)


  • Course Content:

    Chapter one               :Energy:

    Chapter Two               :Atmosphere pollution

    Chapter Three            :Environment Compliance

    Chapter Four              :Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) in Textile Units.

    Chapter Five               :Solid Waste Management (SWM)

    Chapter Six                 :Environment Labels

  • Lesson 1

    Atmosphere pollution: Its origin (Origin of Atmosphere Pollution during Textile Manufacturing); Major Pollutants; Prevention of Atmosphere Pollution in Manufacturing Units

    Lecture Content

    Lesson 2

    Emission and control technology; industrial air pollution; air quality pollution and criteria setting; Methods of Air Pollution Control;

    Lecture Content


  • Lesson 1

    In this lesson, we will discuss Environment Compliance: Social Compliance in Clothing Industry; Compliance Checklist for Textile and Clothing Industries;
    Lecture Content

    Lesson 2

    In this lesson, we will discuss Noise and Noise Control Methods; Cost of Noise Hazard in Textile Industries; Benefits of Noise Control in Textile Industry 

    Lecture Content

    Video Lecture

  • Lesson 1

    In this lesson, we will discuss Environmental Pollution: Objectives, Causes of environmental pollution, pollutants, contaminant, receptor, sinks and speciation.
    Lecture Content

    Lesson 2

    In this lesson, we will discuss Dissolved Oxygen(DO), BOD and COD. Environmental segments

    Lecture Content

    Video Lecture


    • Answer all the questions

    • 1. Write down the elements of environment pollution. 

      2. Note down the relation between environmental segments and environmental pollution. 

  • Lesson 1

    In this lesson, we will discuss ETP, Influent, Effluent, Sludge, Need of ETP, Design of ETP.
    Lecture Content

    Lesson 2

    In this lesson, we will discuss treatment levels and mechanism of ETP 

    Lecture Content

    Video Lecture

    • Lesson 1

      In this lesson, we will discuss Tertiary/ advanced treatment, flow chart of ETP, case study: ETP Process Design for a typical Textile factory
      Lecture Content

      Lesson 2

      In this lesson, we will discuss waste water characteristics, ETP plant operation, Screening, Equalization, PH Correction, Effluent discharge and sludge thickening unit. 

      Lecture Content

      Video Lecture

    • Easy understanding of ETP

    • The role and  function of ETP in Textile sector of Bangladesh

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    • Mid Term Syllabus

      Week-01 to Week-06

      • Introduction
      • Terms & Definition
      • Environmental Pollution
      • Textile ETP

    • Answer all the questions

    • Answer any six(06)

    • Lesson 1

      In this lesson, we will discuss about institute REACH and OHSAS standards , objectives, goals and their function in textile sector. 
      Lecture Content

      Lesson 2

      In this lesson, we will discuss OHSAS 18001; ISO; MSDS; their objectives and function in textile field. Requirements of these standards. 

      Lecture Content

      Video Lecture

    • Lesson 1

      In this lesson, we will discuss about Solid Waste Management (SWM): Introduction; Definition of Solid Waste, SWM; Classification of Waste.

      Lecture Content

      Lesson 2

      Problems of Solid Waste Management, SWM in Bangladesh; Practical Modes for Solid Waste Management, SWM

      Lecture Content

      Video Lecture

    • Write down the 3R golden rules for solid waste management. 

      What are the major policies for solid waste management?

    • Lesson 1

      In this lesson, we will discuss about  Environment Labels: Eco-Labels; Their Types;Guiding Principles for Eco-Labels; Eco-Labels for Textile and Clothing; EU Eco-Label for Textiles
      Lecture Content

      Lesson 2

      In this lesson, we will discuss Eco-Labels for Textile and Clothing; EU Eco-Label for Textiles

      Lecture Content

      Video Lecture

    • EMS??

    • Lesson 1

      In this lesson, we will discuss about Environmental Management System; the heart of controlling and managing environment, EMS ISO 14001, purpose and activity.      
      Lecture Content

      Lesson 2

      In this lesson, we will discuss about EMS ISO 14001, environmental issues, environmental management approach, current approach, benefits of EMS

      Lecture Content

      Video Lecture

    • Why EMS or ISO 14001 is so important for textile industry in Bangladesh?

      Write down the benefits of EMS. 

    • Answer all the questions.

    •         Presentation week:

      • Preparation and guideline for the presentation. 
      • Presentation conduction.

    • Review of Week 8 to Week 11

      • Revision of solid waste management
      • Revision of environmental management system



      • Discuss on final exam 
      • Discuss on final syllabus
      • Discuss on week 8 to week 12 content if you have any problem and confession. 

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    • Special Quiz

      • ETP
      • Environmental management system

    • Answer all the question:

    • Answer any four questions