Essays about: "Sustainability consciousness"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 54 essays containing the words Sustainability consciousness.

  1. 21. The Paradox of Sustainable Fashion Brands : A systematic literature review

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

    Author : Vanessa Zillich; Ulrike Busshaus; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable fashion brand; Paradox; Sustainability; Retail perspective;

    Abstract : Background: The current fashion industry is characterised by its fast-moving nature. Its change over the past decades from two to numerous collections per year has contributed to a take-make-dispose society. This largely contributes to environmental and social sustainability issues as well as the use of non-renewable materials waste. READ MORE

  3. 22. Sustainability in the Fast Fashion Industry. A quantitative Study on Consumers’ Brand Attitude towards Green Brand Extensions andits Effects on Brand Loyalty.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Celina Hinzmann; Rebecca Stark-Nässlin; [2020]
    Keywords : Fast fashion; Fast Fashion Industry; Sustainability; Consumer behavior; Brand extensions; Green brand extensions; Green line extensions; Green category extensions; Brand attitude; Brand loyalty; Brand Switching;

    Abstract : Only a few industries face challenges regarding sustainability to the same extent as the fashion industry being one of the largest consumer industries and the second most polluting industry in the world. These challenges are encouraged by the fast fashion business model, which is dominant in the sector and relies on the quick responsiveness to latest fashion trends while maintaining low prices, encouraging more consumption and shorter product life cycles. READ MORE

  4. 23. Biodiversity Education and Sustainability Consciousness : A study on the effect of biodiversity education on the sustainability consciousness of Irish Primary School Students.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande

    Author : Kathryn Nolan; [2020]
    Keywords : Education for Sustainable Development; Environmental Education; Biodiversity Education; Outdoor Education; Place Based Education; ESD in Ireland; focus group interviewing;

    Abstract : As we come to the end of the decade declared as United Nations Decade for Biodiversity 2011-2020, the impact humans are having our planet is clear. The current primary school children are the future decision makers, consumers and electors; therefore, they must be exposed to approaches that can assist development that is sustainable and that will prevent further degradation of our planet. READ MORE

  5. 24. A New Paradigm : A Designer’s Quest for Material Reuse and Upcycling

    University essay from Konstfack/Inredningsarkitektur & Möbeldesign

    Author : Daniel Svahn; [2020]
    Keywords : material reuse; reuse; material upcycling; upcycling; material; sustainability; sustainable development; global goals; paradigm; paradigm shift; design; furniture design; interior architecture; interior; återbruk; återanvändning; upcycling; hållbarhet; hållbar utveckling; material; globala målen; design; möbeldesign; inredningsarkitektur; interiör; paradigm; paradigmskifte;

    Abstract : In a time of growing consciousness around sustainability and an early paradigm shift when it comes to circular systems for furniture and interiors, as an aspiring designer, I need and must adapt accordingly within my field and creative practice. In this project, I have worked with the immense material waste that is going on, especially focusing on furniture and interiors, within the public and private sectors as well as in office environments, where this is a big issue. READ MORE

  6. 25. Going for the plant-based (legen)dairy alternative? : An exploratory study on consumer attitudes and purchase intentions towards plant-based dairy alternatives

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Emma Rosenlöw; Tommie Hansson; [2020]
    Keywords : Attitude; Purchase intention; Consumer behavior; Sustainability; Plant-based; Plant-based alternatives;

    Abstract : Global food production, and consequently consumption, contributes significantly to total greenhouse gas emissions. Hence, there is a need for a shift towards more environmentally friendly consumption patterns. READ MORE