Essays about: "Secondhand"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the word Secondhand.

1. 1. Circular Economy in the Clothing Industry : A qualitative study of organizations managing circular economy and the perceived financial performance

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Jonathan Mainz; Nuradin Mohamed Hassan; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular economy; Perceived financial performance; Sustainability; Corporate Social Responsibility;

   Abstract : The clothing industry faces significant environmental sustainability challenges, prompting increased pressure on organizations to adopt sustainable practices. There has been an increase of pressure towards organizations to become more sustainable, which has impacted how managers make their decisions. READ MORE

3. 2. Reducing cost and CO2 emissions in the gasoline to electric vehicle fleet transition

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Elektricitetslära

   Author : Emil Grund Stålvinge; [2023]
   Keywords : electric car; electric conversion; bldc; li-ion; lion; lipo; li-po; volvo; elbil; elbilar; elkonvertering; bldc; li-ion; lion; lipo; li-po; volvo;

   Abstract : If you buy a new electric car today it will take on average about ten years for you to start saving money compared to just continue driving your old gasoline car. It will also take about 4 years until you start saving carbon dioxide emissions, both of this is because of new production costs and emissions. READ MORE

4. 3. Consumer sustainability perspectives on fashion

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Vendla Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Fast Fashion; Generation Z; Identity; Secondhand; Social Practice Theory; Sustainable Development;

   Abstract : Fast fashion is an industry that is closely linked to the cause of climate change, and it is the second largest industry to contribute to pollution. In Sweden, one of the largest groups to consume fast fashion is young consumers, i.e., Generation Z. READ MORE

5. 4. 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

6. 5. Providing Circular Clothing : A multiple-case study on Swedish clothing companies, analyzing product design and business models

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Julia Ekblom; Ebba Hård af Segerstad; [2023]
   Keywords : circularity; clothing industry; circular economy; circular business models; circular product design strategies; multiple case study; cirkuläritet; klädindustri; cirkulär ekonomi; cirkulära affärsmodeller; cirkulära produktdesignstrategier; flerfallstudie;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the manifestations of circular business models and circular product design strategies in the Swedish clothing industry, using a multiple case study approach that examines five Swedish clothing companies. Guided by the first research question: What are the current circular product design strategies and circular business model strategies for companies operating in the Swedish clothing industry? the findings reveal an emphasis on circular product design strategies compared to circular business models, among the studied clothing companies. READ MORE