Essays about: "Textile sorting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words Textile sorting.

  1. 1. Development and Optimization of Near-infrared spectroscopy

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

    Author : Amanda Hahlin; [2023]
    Keywords : Near-infrared spectroscopy; NIRS; Textile sorting; Principal component analysis; PCA; Post-consumer end-of-life textiles;

    Abstract : With the growing demand for sustainable options, the existing sorting capacities are limiting the potential for fiber-to-fiber recycling. With the help of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), automated sorting of textiles with high accuracy is possible due to the easy access for polymer identification. READ MORE

  3. 2. A GIS-Based Localization of Regional Sorting Centers : A Case Study of Swedish Red Cross

    University essay from KTH/Geoinformatik

    Author : Alexandros Kaltsidis; [2022]
    Keywords : Logistics; GIS; Site Selection; p-median; ArcGIS; Network Analyst; Logistik; GIS; Platsval; p-median; ArcGIS; Nätverksanalytiker;

    Abstract : The Swedish Red Cross (SRK) plays an important humanitarian role by selling donated clothes in order to collect more money to help people in need. An extended network of 251 second-hand stores is built nationwide, where donors leave their clothes and buyers can buy them at competitive prices. READ MORE

  4. 3. Exploration of blockchain technology in the Swedish textile recycling industry : Opportunities and challenges for traceability

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

    Author : Vendela Dorf; Amanda Jonsson; Aadit Dalal; [2022]
    Keywords : Swedish textile recycling industry; circular economy; blockchain technology; traceability technologies; circular supply chain management;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the potential of technologies for traceability within the Swedish textile recycling industry. This study further aims to investigate the status of information collection and management in the textile recycling industry and the factors which are affecting the implementation of different traceability technologies, such as blockchain technology. READ MORE

  5. 4. Scalability solutions for automated textile sorting : a case study on how dynamic capabilities can overcome scalability challenges

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

    Author : Cirrus Alpert; Michaela Turkowski; Tahiya Tasneem; [2021]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Automated Textile Sorting; Used Textiles; Textile Waste; Dynamic Capabilities;

    Abstract : In light of the negative social and environmental impacts of the textile industry, a paradigm shift towards a more circular economy is inevitable. Automated textile sorting embodies a crucial but missing link to connect forward and reverse supply chains for circular economy, however scalability challenges exist. READ MORE

  6. 5. Analysis of European post-consumer textile waste for automated sorting

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Maria Marin Perez; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; fibre-to-fibre recycling; post-consumer textile; automated textile sorting; SIPTex.;

    Abstract : The textile industry is linked to several major environmental problems, as a consequence there is an interest at European level to reduce the impact of the industry. In Sweden there are several initiatives to increase the circularity of textile for example by promoting fibre-to-fibre textile recycling. READ MORE