CTC phase-out in Bangladesh's garment sector

摘要

The Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Department of Environment (DOE) have embarked on a joint initiative to phase out the use of carbon tetrachloride (CTC) from the garment sector by the end of this year. CTC is used as a cleansing agent for metal and rubber components and stain remover for fabric. About 4,800 garments units in Bangladesh, which boosted the country's economy earning about US$7 billion to US$10 billion a year, use CTC under various brand names. But, the export-oriented sector is needed to stop use of the CTC under Montreal Protocol by 1 January 2010 to sustain its business in the global market.