Essays about: "sustainability, furniture"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 77 essays containing the words sustainability, furniture.

  1. 1. Adoption of the Digital Product Passport : A qualitative study within SMEs in the Swedish furniture sector

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Kalle Gunnarsson; Niels Mignot; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital Product Passport; DPP; Traceability; Furniture Industry; Sustainability; Blockchain Technology; Digitalt Produktpass; DPP; Spårbarhet; Möbelindustrin; Hållbarhet; Blockkedjeteknik;

    Abstract : In the last decade, the European Union has looked to become more sustainable toreach the global environmental goals. With The European Green deal, a transition towards a circular economy has been set in place. READ MORE

  3. 2. The modern folkhem

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Maritina Klaesson; [2023]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : ”Most of Sweden’s surface is covered by forest, 68 percent is woodland; the built-up and landscaped land does not make up more than 3 percent of Sweden’s total land area. About 50% of the forest land is made of pine (Pinus sylvestris), making it the most common tree species in the country’s forests. READ MORE

  4. 3. Eco-Innovation in the Scandinavian and Finnish Furniture Industry: Investigating Drivers, Barriers and The Role of Company Age and Size

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Karolina Masalskaite; [2023]
    Keywords : Product eco-innovation; environmental sustainability; Scandinavian and Finnish furniture industry; drivers and obstacles to eco-innovation; company age and size impact; Business and Economics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Thesis Purpose: This study explores the major drivers and barriers to eco-innovation in Scandinavian and Finnish furniture companies, examining the influence of company size and age. The findings benefit stakeholders including businesses, policymakers, professionals, investors, and consumers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Growing Furniture : Designing a mycelium side table

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Sam Hedrén; Noah Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Industrial Design Engineering; Product Design; Furniture Design; Mycelium; Prototyping; Sustainability; Biodegradability; Side Table Design; Material Driven Design; Teknisk Design; Produktdesign; Möbeldesign; Mycel; Prototypande; Hållbarhet; Nedbrytbarhet; Sidobord; Svampar;

    Abstract : Product development can be taxing for the environment. When it comes to hardware products then a lot ofthe materials generally involved are based on finite resources such as fossil fuels. READ MORE

  6. 5. Designing for the needs of present and future generations: The development of a sustainability integrated design process for consumer products

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Miljövetenskap

    Author : Henrik Lunderbye; [2023]
    Keywords : Industrial design; design process; sustainability; consumer products; greenwashing; climate neutrality; consumption.;

    Abstract : Due to the increased popularity of greener products (green implies being more sustainable) and more businesses involved in greener markets, the phenomenon of greenwashing has expanded. This is problematic because actors trying to design, manufacture and sell products with a high sustainability content are then forced to compete with actors that deal with artificial sustainability. READ MORE