Essays about: "Cotton cultivation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words Cotton cultivation.

  1. 1. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Susan Lan; [2023]
    Keywords : drought; water scarcity; land degradation; cotton Gossypium sp. ; synthetic textiles; viscose; lyocell; IKEA; agro-waste; poplar Populus sp. ; bamboo Bambusoideae ; sustainability;

    Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring feedstock supply chain for large scale manufacturing of recycled cellulosic textile fiber : A collaborative business model analysis

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : SM Toufiqur Rahman; [2022]
    Keywords : Post-industrial textile waste; Textile Upcycling; Supply Chain Management; Collaborative Business Model; Feedstock sourcing; Sourcing; recycled cellulosic pulp; large scale textile recycling; chemical recycling of textiles.;

    Abstract : The textile industry is considered one of the most challenging industries when it comes to environmental pollution just after the oil industry. It has a huge impact on water pollution and resource consumption in terms of fiber production. READ MORE

  4. 3. Life cycle assessment of cotton yarns for IKEA

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Ana Teresa Villarreal Campos; Ruchira Goyal; [2021]
    Keywords : LCA; environmental impact; water impact; recycled cotton yarns; virgin cotton yarns; Better Cotton; spinning; cradle-to-gate; LCA; miljöpåverkan; vattenpåverkan; återvunnet bomullsgarn; virgin bomullsgarn; Better Cotton; spinning; vagga-till-port;

    Abstract : Cotton is one of the leading fibers in the textile industry due to its superior mechanical qualities. It accounts for high environmental impacts, especially water consumption and scarcity. READ MORE

  5. 4. LCA Based Water Footprint Assessment for a White Shirt

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Raveena Muthukumar; [2020]
    Keywords : Water footprint; water scarcity indicator; LCA; organic cotton; reuse of shirt;

    Abstract : The white shirt is widely chosen attire by the people for its comfort and aesthetics. With rising population growth and demand for clothing, the production of white cotton shirts will be increased. The production of the white cotton shirt has various environmental impacts and also leads to water scarcity issues. READ MORE

  6. 5. The history of European hemp cultivation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Mimmi Schroeder; [2019]
    Keywords : Cannabis sativa; hemp; cultivation; Europe; pollen; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Humans and hemp (Cannabis sativa) have an ancient relationship, dating back to the beginning of recorded history. Nevertheless, controversy surrounds the antiquity of the plant. READ MORE