# Recycling Jeans Infographics This Infographic Shows Eco Processes to Making Denim By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-03-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycling-jeans References: [todayeco](http://todayeco.com/pages/23833781-levi-strauss-and-co-launches-water-recycling-process-to-make) & [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/corporate-responsibility/levi-strauss-co-launches-water-recycling--process-make-jeans.html?utm_content=bufferb0fa6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_campaign=buffer) This recycling jeans infographic explains an eco-friendly process to creating jeans. Clothing manufacturing has been a contributor to water pollution and according to [China Water Risk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-china-snickers-bar), 17% to 20% of the water pollution in China is because of the textile industry. Levi-Strauss & Co. decided to launch a new and improved way of making jeans with recycled water. This reduced the amount of water a factory had to use and also ensured that the water leaving the plant would meet the clean standards. The recycled water system was introduced and implemented at a supplier factory in China. The factory made 100,000 pairs of jeans with 100% recycled water. The waste water is treated with a two-step system. The first system is where the water is treated to meet local standards and [Levi’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgen-indigo) global standards. The second system is where some of the water is treated by a micro-filtration system to be re-used in the manufacturing process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing Processes:** The textile industry can benefit from implementing eco-friendly processes, such as the use of recycled water, to reduce water pollution and environmental impact. - **Sustainable Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can incorporate sustainable practices into their design process, such as the use of recycled materials, to create environmentally-conscious clothing. - **Water Conservation Solutions:** The development of innovative water conservation solutions can significantly reduce water usage in textile manufacturing and other industries. ### Where This Applies - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can adopt eco-friendly practices and invest in water conservation solutions to reduce their environmental impact. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can contribute to a sustainable fashion industry by incorporating recycled materials and eco-friendly practices into their design process. - **Water Treatment Services:** The development of water treatment solutions for textile factories can offer an opportunity for growth in the water treatment services industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Denim Dyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-dye.md) - [Sustainable Stonewashed Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guess-airwash.md) - [Eco-Friendly Fashion Color Dyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cone-denim-1.md) - [Eco-Minded Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bayeas.md) - [Organic Cotton Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icon-denim-la.md) - [Circular Children's Denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zara-1.md) - [Eco-Conscious Denim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-jeans.md) - [Denim Take-Back Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-5.md) - [Creative Laundry Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewear-chair.md)