Essays about: "secondhand retailers"

Found 2 essays containing the words secondhand retailers.

  1. 1. Motivating Generosity - Investigating Persuasive Strategies for Increasing Clothing Donations to Charitable Causes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Hannes Bjurström; Arvid Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Persuasive Technology; Behavior Model; User Centered Design; Motivation; Encouraging Donation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Today, the textile industry in Sweden is responsible for up to 1800 tons of textile waste per year, a poor use of resources that results in a negative environmental impact. Additionally, with the rise of fast fashion, which is characterized by rapid trend circulation and a clothing production that matches, clothes are discarded at a higher rate than ever before. READ MORE

  2. 2. Valuation studies in practise: Consumers acquisition of secondhand clothing through online channels at Myrorna (Sweden)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Ngan Phan; Priya Pradhan; [2021]
    Keywords : Secondhand clothes; consumer’s valuation; value device; online platform; secondhand retailers; firsthand retailers; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Textile industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world and fast fashion is the unsustainable practice that most consumers are following. Adopting the habit of purchasing secondhand goods can lead to a more sustainable life. READ MORE