Essays about: "secondhand clothing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words secondhand clothing.

1. 1. Circular Economy in the Clothing Industry : A qualitative study of organizations managing circular economy and the perceived financial performance

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Jonathan Mainz; Nuradin Mohamed Hassan; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular economy; Perceived financial performance; Sustainability; Corporate Social Responsibility;

   Abstract : The clothing industry faces significant environmental sustainability challenges, prompting increased pressure on organizations to adopt sustainable practices. There has been an increase of pressure towards organizations to become more sustainable, which has impacted how managers make their decisions. READ MORE

3. 2. 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

4. 3. Providing Circular Clothing : A multiple-case study on Swedish clothing companies, analyzing product design and business models

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Julia Ekblom; Ebba Hård af Segerstad; [2023]
   Keywords : circularity; clothing industry; circular economy; circular business models; circular product design strategies; multiple case study; cirkuläritet; klädindustri; cirkulär ekonomi; cirkulära affärsmodeller; cirkulära produktdesignstrategier; flerfallstudie;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the manifestations of circular business models and circular product design strategies in the Swedish clothing industry, using a multiple case study approach that examines five Swedish clothing companies. Guided by the first research question: What are the current circular product design strategies and circular business model strategies for companies operating in the Swedish clothing industry? the findings reveal an emphasis on circular product design strategies compared to circular business models, among the studied clothing companies. READ MORE

5. 4. Sustainable and Circular Business Models: Textiles in West Africa

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Amanda Björkdahl; [2022]
   Keywords : sustainable business models; circular economy; West Africa; ECOWAS; business model innovation; textile and clothing industry; secondhand clothing; textile waste; sustainable business model pattern taxonomy; 45 SBM patterns; modèles d affaires durables; économie circulaire; Afrique de l Ouest; CEDEAO; innovation de modèle d affaires; industrie du textile et de l habillement; vêtements d occasion; déchets textiles; taxonomie des modèles d affaires durables;

   Abstract : West Africa’s textile and clothing (T&C) industries have persevered through the decline following the economic liberalization policies in the 1980s. This thesis seeks to explore the sustainable and circular business models which exist in the West African region. READ MORE

6. 5. An Exploratory Study on the Rwandan Fashion and Textile Industry

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Marie Joana Kagayo; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Made in Rwanda; textiles; China-in-Africa; East African Community; Import Restriction;

   Abstract : Following the banning of imported textiles, the Government of Rwanda introduced the “Made in Rwanda” policy in 2015 to encourage local domestic markets and the citizens of the country to buy Rwandan-made products. This thesis evaluates the impact of the import restrictions or the “Made in Rwanda” policy on the Rwandan people so far. READ MORE