Essays about: "Clothing Utilisation"

Found 2 essays containing the words Clothing Utilisation.

1. 1. Shop ’til we drop or drop the shopping? : Understanding the practice of purchasing second-hand clothing

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

   Author : Sander Duut; [2022]
   Keywords : Social practice theory; purchase of second-hand clothing; sustainable development;

   Abstract : The clothing industry is considered one of the most polluting industries in the world, due to its utilisation of harmful practices that negatively impact the environment. To significantly reduce the negative impact of the clothing industry, the consumption form of purchasing second-hand clothing is regarded as an effective and beneficial strategy to extend the lifecycle of clothing items and thereby reduce their environmental impact. READ MORE

3. 2. Garment Sharing Events : The Perspective of Organisers and Participants

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Johanna Stock; Christina Adrami; [2019]
   Keywords : Clothing Utilisation; Garment Use Phase; Sharing Events; Swapping; Circular Economy; Circular Fashion;

   Abstract : Background: Different social, environmental and economical aspects indicate the current need for sustainability and build the imperative for a change in the fashion industry from the prevailing “take-make-dispose” consumption habit to more circular practices, which minimise the input of resources. According to research, the most direct way to capture value and design out waste and pollution in the textile system lays therewith in increasing the number of times a garment is worn. READ MORE