Essays about: "Textile Waste Management"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 33 essays containing the words Textile Waste Management.

  1. 11. CHANGING FASHION, LASTING WASTE - How local textile waste management is impacted by EU legislation

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Elin Persson; [2021-06-24]
    Keywords : Multi-level governance; textile waste; local waste management; division of responsibilities; municipalities;

    Abstract : This thesis studies how the division of responsibilities between local actors are impacted by the 2018 EU waste directive amendment. The amendment stipulates that specific separation and subsequent collection of textile waste should be undertaken by the Member states to combat the increased levels of textile waste, as one measure in the EU’s goal to promote a more circular economy. READ MORE

  3. 12. Perceived Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy Concerning Textile Waste Prevention Among the Citizens of Malmö

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Katharina Stöhr; Jitske van der Woude; [2021]
    Keywords : Textile Waste Reduction; Perceived Knowledge; Attitudes; Self-Efficacy; Malmö; Consumer Behavior; Consumption; Disposal Behavior; Textile Waste Management;

    Abstract : The average Swede consumes 14 kilos of textiles every year and disposes of 10 kilos, of which 8 kilos end up in the household mixed waste. When disposed of in the household mixed waste, the textiles will be incinerated. READ MORE

  4. 13. Towards a More Circular Post-Consumer Textile Waste Management

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Jeni Jasmin Särmäkari; [2021]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Post-Consumer Textile Waste; Reuse; Recycling; Clothing Industry; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : There has been a substantial increase in demand for textile and clothing with huge implications for post-consumer textile waste management systems. The current ‘buy-and-throw-away’ culture has led to larger quantities of textile and clothing ending up in landfills and incineration than before. READ MORE

  5. 14. Supply Chain Relationship Management for Textile-to-Textile Recycling : a qualitative investigation from an European perspective

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

    Author : Charlotte Bjerstaf; Anna Pehrsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Relationship Management; Textile Recycling; Textile Waste; Circular Economy; Business Relationship;

    Abstract : Supply chain management is found to be highly related to collaborations among stakeholders to create successful strategies for the supply chain. To leverage circularity in the textile and clothing industry, successful circular strategies that support the businesses in an economic and environmental manner are key. READ MORE

  6. 15. Opportunities and Challenges for a B2B Trading Platform of Secondary Raw Material : An Exploratory Analysis based on the Sourcing Process of Sustainable SMEs in the Fashion and Textile Industry

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

    Author : Isabel Hanusa; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainable sourcing; secondary raw material; upcycling; textile waste management; digital service platforms; fashion and textile industry;

    Abstract : Fashion and textile upcycling is currently considered a time-consuming and labour- intensive process. Since textile waste materials are not readily available as a secondary raw material, the process of sourcing pre- and post-consumer textile waste usually requires a lot of time and effort, and often results in a high inconsistency in input materials. READ MORE