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1. 1. Consumer Incentives for Participating in a Circular System - Understanding the Use of Reusable Food and Beverage Packages

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Hanna Isaksson; Hanna Palmqvist; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Sustainable Food Packaging; Sustainable Beverage Packaging; Circular Economy; Environmental Sustainability; Consumer Incentives; Multi Criteria Decision Analysis; Circular Economy and Logistics; Swedish Packaging Policies; Circular Packaging Solution;

   Abstract : Human actions are causing a growing negative impact on the environment and measures must be taken to halt this trend. In response, the EU and Sweden have developed new regulations to be implemented, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of disposable food and beverage packaging. READ MORE

3. 2. A study on consumer perception of clothes repair and opportunities for brand intervention

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

   Author : Hai Ly Pham; Ankita Kanjilal; [2023]
   Keywords : repair; clothing; circular economy; consumer behaviour; brand intervention;

   Abstract : Repairing is one of the alternative business alternatives at the end-of-life phase of clothing, that is seen to be a potential solution for the biggest challenge that the fashion industry faces today - waste. The purpose of this research is to extend our collective understanding of consumers’ value in clothes that lead to their willingness to keep a garment in use for longer. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Conditions for Circular Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chains : Exploring Opportunities for Circular Economy Implementation in the Value Chain of Electric Vehicle Batteries in Nairobi, Kenya

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Johanna Hegenbart; Sofie Rosmark; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Electric Vehicle Batteries; Sustainability; Ecosystem;

   Abstract : To reduce the negative impacts of climate change, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a viable solution in the mobility sector, leading to an increase in battery production and use. For electric vehicle batteries (EVBs) to be sustainable, the total impact of the supply and value chain has to be as low as possible, making the implementation of circular economy (CE) principles a key element in the transition. READ MORE

6. 5. Challenges in Adopting a Circular Economy model in Born-Sustainable Micro and Small Enterprises. Study on Food-Tech sector in Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Alejandra Fernandez Castaneda; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular economy; Sustainability; Food-tech; Circular food system; Born-Sustainable; Food-tech ecosystem; Sweden; Entrepreneurship.; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The agri-food system has driven economic development and supported the growing population, but it has also significantly contributed to greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover, the system is vulnerable and faces challenges that hinder innovation and sustainability. READ MORE