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  1. 21. An overview on the environmental impacts of synthetic leather made of hemp fiber with preliminary lifecycle assessment

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Martina Hultkrantz; [2018]
    Keywords : preliminary lca; life cycle assessment; hemp; hemp leather; leather; bovine leather; animal industry; sustainable development; cannabis; sativa; industrial hemp; lca; vegan; synthetic leather; imitation leather; environmental; preliminär lca; livscykelanalys; hampa; hampläder; läder; nötskinn; djurindustri; hållbar utveckling; cannabis; sativa; industrihampa; lca; vegan; syntetiskt läder; imitationsläder; miljö;

    Abstract : This report covers a preliminary life cycle assessment (LCA) on imitation leather made from hemp fiber (hemp leather) and a comparison to bovine leather, to examine whether hemp leather is an environmentally sustainable alternative. The bovine leather industry is responsible for heavy chemical use and emissions, detrimental effects to the environment as well as to human health. READ MORE

  3. 22. Understanding Adoption of Mobile Wallets : On Aged Population

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Amirmohammad Koosha; [2018]
    Keywords : mobile wallet; technology acceptance; TAM; MPTAM; e-commerce; senior citizens; older population; aged population; social influence; perceived trust; perceived security; perceived risk; perceived ease of use;

    Abstract : A mobile wallet is a mobile application that is intended to replace leather wallets. With high mobile and Internet penetration and increased life expectancy in developed economies, adoption of mobile wallets by the older population is becoming more important due to new trends. READ MORE

  4. 23. Can a Legitimacy Crisis Ruin Brand Authenticity?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lena Maria Halberstadt; Liina-Lotta Latvala; Carolin Schumacher; [2018]
    Keywords : Brand Authenticity; Legitimacy; Legitimacy Crisis; Fine Wine; Lead; Leather; Ivory; Piano Keys; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The aim of this study is to explore the effect of changes within traditional production methods, caused by legitimacy crises, on brand authenticity. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research is based on a multi-case study within the leather, ivory and fine wine industry. READ MORE

  5. 24. Atelier Transylvania - An ethical fashion production through architecture

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Andreas Gårdendal; [2017]
    Keywords : Architecture; Factory; Production; Manufacture; Romania; Transylvania; Leather Goods; Bags; Handcraft; Ethics; Ethical; Fashion; Fashion Production; Social Empowerment; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : The author of this work has launched a Swedish brand producing fine quality leather goods and acquired an atelier operating in the heart of Transylvania, Romania, with the manufacturing of leather goods since 1991. The production house now needs a new building in Cluj in order to grow and meet the new work ethics. READ MORE

  6. 25. ‘Hazaribagh’- development trajectory or trap? – A case study of a leather processing unit in Bangladesh

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Farjana Aktar; [2017]
    Keywords : Hazaribagh; social-ecological trap; path dependent process;

    Abstract : The extensive alteration of global ecosystems, especially the changes caused by globalized and industrialized economic development activities over the last fifty years, have urged for a better understanding of the human-in-nature management system. Bangladesh, a densely populated developing country, is witnessing rapid environmental degradation while passing through different phases of industrial growth. READ MORE