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  1. 11. Greening the thread : A comparative study of design processes to reduce microplastic shedding in Swedish textile companies

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

    Author : Stina Victorsson; Sonya Reynolds; [2023]
    Keywords : The textile industry; Sustainability; Microplastic shedding; Sustainable design processes; Triple bottom line; Circular economy; Swedish textile companies;

    Abstract : Purpose – This study aims to gain an increased understanding of how textile companies perceive opportunities and challenges in reducing microplastic shedding in the design process. Specifically, the thesis compares and analyses two distinct textile companies with diverse business approaches. READ MORE

  3. 12. Growing Furniture : Designing a mycelium side table

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Sam Hedrén; Noah Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Industrial Design Engineering; Product Design; Furniture Design; Mycelium; Prototyping; Sustainability; Biodegradability; Side Table Design; Material Driven Design; Teknisk Design; Produktdesign; Möbeldesign; Mycel; Prototypande; Hållbarhet; Nedbrytbarhet; Sidobord; Svampar;

    Abstract : Product development can be taxing for the environment. When it comes to hardware products then a lot ofthe materials generally involved are based on finite resources such as fossil fuels. READ MORE

  4. 13. The development of an acoustic insulation solution using mushroom mycelium as an alternative to synthetic foams

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Industridesign

    Author : Adrián Brito Guerrero de Escalante; [2023]
    Keywords : mycelium composites; design thinking; design for emotion; sustainability; acoustic insulation; fungi; mushrooms.;

    Abstract : In the past decades, humanity is facing the consequences of the irresponsible production of plastics and the expansion of industries such as industrial agriculture, Therefore, the development of new sustainable alternative materials has become increasingly popular as a science field. That is the case of mycelium composites, a biodegradable material made out of agricultural and the thread-like roots of mushrooms called mycelium. READ MORE

  5. 14. Greener Fast Fashion : An analysis of how the interplay between consumers and fashion companies affects the sustainability trend in the fashion industry

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Julia Elverlind; Sandra Lien; [2023]
    Keywords : Fast fashion; overconsumption; sustainability; innovation; consumer behavior;

    Abstract : Definitions: Throughout this study, sustainability refers to environmental sustainability which is defined as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (United Nations, n.d.). READ MORE

  6. 15. Sustainablility message appeals and deception in cleaning products : A study on trust of Emotional vs Rational sustainability appeals

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    Author : Alice Sbrogio; Kristian Shamon; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability; advertisement; laundry detergents; deception; trust; purchase intention; rational appeal; emotional appeal;

    Abstract : In an increasingly environmentally conscious world, the creation of sustainable communication and marketing becomes crucial. Generally, young consumers are environmentally conscious and seek sustainable products while remaining wary of greenwashing and deceptive claims. READ MORE