Essays about: "recycled textile"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words recycled textile.

  1. 1. Consumer Perceptions of Circular Practices in the Textile Sector and the Relation to Consumption Behaviour : Practical Implications for Stakeholders in the Textile Industry

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

    Author : Elina Lewe; [2023]
    Keywords : Textile industry; circular economy; circular practices; consumption behaviour; value and risk perceptions;

    Abstract : The textile industry has a substantial negative impact on the environment. In order to decrease the environmental impact, the industry needs to transition to a more sustainable and circular system. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Susan Lan; [2023]
    Keywords : drought; water scarcity; land degradation; cotton Gossypium sp. ; synthetic textiles; viscose; lyocell; IKEA; agro-waste; poplar Populus sp. ; bamboo Bambusoideae ; sustainability;

    Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE

  4. 3. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of dyes in pulp from recycled textiles

    University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologi

    Author : Anna Bevin; [2023]
    Keywords : Textile fibers; Dyes; Kappa number; FTIR; UV-VIS; Textilfibrer; Färgämnen; Kappatal; FTIR; UV-VIS;

    Abstract : To decrease the environmental footprint, the textile industry needs to become more circular. One company that is trying to close the textile lifecycle loop is the Swedish company Renewcell. In the Renewcell process, discarded clothes and other textile waste are turned into a dissolving pulp that can be used for production of new textiles. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sustainable furniture design – Giving new life to abundant table tops

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Henrik Wikström Lilliehöök; Marcus Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : MDF; Formaldehyde; Sustainability; Design; Furniture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : To face the rising challenges of climate change, average consumers, institutions and governments need to work towards more sustainable production and consumption. Soeco Kontorsmöbler AB is an established company focused on refurbishing and bringing older furniture back into circulation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Closing hte loop in the textile industry : An investigation of current recycling possibilities for textiles supporting circularity in integrated product and production development

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Sofia Östangård; [2022]
    Keywords : Circularity; Life Cycle Assessment; Recycling; Sustainable Manufacturing; Textile Production ;

    Abstract : Textile companies are facing a grand challenge towards achieving circularity in their business models. With a growing demand by customers for more sustainable textile products and the increased worldwide attention on how much the textile industry contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and water pollutions, this challenge needs to be addressed. READ MORE