Essays about: "sustainable attitude towards recycling"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words sustainable attitude towards recycling.

  1. 1. Marking tags within the construction industry : A qualitative case study of the Swedish construction industry regarding implementing technical standardizations to promote circularity

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Markus Eriksson; Casper Norberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Construction industry; Radio frequency identification; Circularity; Attitude; Environment; Socio-technical transition theory; multi-level perspective.;

    Abstract : The construction industry is vital in meeting humanity's infrastructure and essential building needs. However, its current practices contribute significantly to environmental challenges such as global warming, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. The current study points out the need for a more sustainable approach in the construction sector. READ MORE

  2. 2. Indian consumers' Purchase Intentions and Behavior : A Qualitative study on sustainable second-hand fashion consumptions

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Kesavan Madhavan; [2022]
    Keywords : Consumer behavior; Second-hand shopping; Purchase Intentions; Theory of Planned Behavior; sustainable consumption; fashion resale industry;

    Abstract : Recent years have witnessed growing consumer interest in sustainable fashion and circular economy trends that focus on the make, use, and recycling. In several developed countries, consumers are more willing towards second-hand consumption. In India, the consumer attitude towards second-hand shopping has been slightly negative for several reasons. READ MORE

  3. 3. The Innovative Swap System - A contingent valuation study on joining a swap system with sustainable cups

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Pontus Meier; Fanny Thulin; [2020-03-03]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Contingent Valuation Method; Willingness to Pay; Theory of Planned Behaviour; Circular Economy; Disposable Cups; Reusable Cups;

    Abstract : Although awareness of the problems caused by disposables is increasing, it is not well known that recycling of paper cups is difficult. Consequently, billions of cups end up in landfills every year. READ MORE

  4. 4. Designing for a sustainable attitude : The role of informal education in changing students' attitude towards recycling

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Maria Carina Radu; [2020]
    Keywords : sustainable attitude towards recycling; waste separation; informal education; learning; habit;

    Abstract : An essential part on the way to a sustainable society is each individual’s perspective on handling consumption. To develop a sustainable attitude towards one step in the consumption process, such as recycling, is a way to prevent environmental problems. READ MORE

  5. 5. Long Live Sustainable Clothing: A Study on Nudging the Swedish Consumer Towards Increasing Garment Recycling Intention

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Felix Nilsson; Sebastian Stüben; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable consumer behaviour; Clothing disposal; Nudging; Social proof; Cultural orientation;

    Abstract : The fashion industry is the second most polluting industry in the world, accounting for 10% of all global carbon emissions. Previous research has shown that a great majority (80%) of the climate impact stems from the production phase and that the most efficient way to soften the impact is to prolong the garments' life through different means of recycling. READ MORE