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Sustainability can be defined as the processes and actions through which mankind avoids the depletion of natural resources to keep an ecological balance so that society’s quality of life doesn’t decrease. Sustainability is the foundation for today’s leading global framework for international cooperation- the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 17 SDGs were adopted by all United Nation Member States in 2015, with 169 targets to reach 2030. International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) focus areas are mainly climate, economies, resources and some of the global goals are clean water, economic growth, industry, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life on land and below water etc. Use of natural dyes on large scale leads to Sustainable Development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generation to facilitate their own requirements. Three pillars of sustainability are economy, society and environment. Therefore; if we discuss the connection between use of natural dyes and sustainability then we come to the highlight of profit, people and planet the three principles of sustainable development. There are certain precious points of natural dyes for environment, economy and society to combat threats of climate and restoration of sustainability.

i. Environment

The textile industry is the second most polluting industries in the world. Synthetic dyes contribute to a major part of this pollution, with nearly 20% of global water pollution being linked to the textile dyeing processes.

Benefits of natural dyes are as follows

 Renewable resources.

 Non-hazardous

 Biodegradable waste, easily decompose

 No negative impact on food supply or water.

ii. Economy

The worst scenario of clothing industry is over consumption and unsafe manufacturing. Hence, the economy can be boosted by use of natural dyes because

 Some of the natural dyes are obtained from waste and by-products of plants and vegetables.

 They will provide extra source of income for rural farmers.

 Natural dyes collection can provide income source for locals.

 The process of collection of dyes also requires skilled workers.

iii. Society

Sustainability is also about being socially responsible. And over all, the textile industry isn’t a very responsible one with large scale utilization of synthetic hazardous chemical dyeing and printing. Thus, natural dyeing only can be a safest, everlasting, soothing way of life due to their nature of

 Cheap or cost effective

 Variety of shades can be obtained from one dye with changing concentrations and combinations.

 Non-toxic during the process of production.

 No negative health effect on wearing.

 Other quality such as antibacterial, UV-Protection, Deodorizing.