Essays about: "sustainable consumers"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 822 essays containing the words sustainable consumers.

  1. 6. To Adopt or Not to Adopt, That is the Question: An Analysis of Drivers and Barriers for Adoption of Virtual Fitting Rooms in the Swedish online fashion retail market

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Linn Karlsson; Elin Skarin; [2023-09-22]
    Keywords : Virtual Fitting Rooms; sustainability; online returns; technology adoption; resistance to adoption; consumer behavior;

    Abstract : The immense increase in returns amongst Swedish online fashion retailers has given rise to severe challenges, not least from a sustainability perspective. Several studies have shed light to Virtual Fitting Rooms (VFRs) as a potential solution for reducing online returns. READ MORE

  3. 7. When second time’s a charm - Exploring consumers’ temporal experiences within second-hand fashion shopping

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Julia Stenmark; Klaudia Urda; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : sustainable consumption; second-hand fashion shopping; shopping-as-practice; temporal experience; customer experience; circular practice;

    Abstract : Second-hand fashion has emerged as a more sustainable way of shopping, promoting the circular economy while offering unique styles for a cheaper price. Although consumers generally express a willingness to adopt a more sustainable fashion consumption, this is not mirrored in their actual engagement in second-hand fashion shopping. READ MORE

  4. 8. 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

  5. 9. Transforming Consumption Practices: A Social Practice Theory Analysis of Repairability and Lifetime Extension of Smartphones

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Ester Ósk Gestsdóttir Waage; Marite Putna; [2023]
    Keywords : Keywords: smartphones; sustainable consumption; social practice theory; degrowth; environmental impact; repair; lifetime extension.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The lifetime extension of smartphones is seen as a prominent way to reduce the environmental impacts caused during the production of the devices. Smartphones may be small devices, but their impact is no longer small as for the past years e-waste has been the largest growing waste generated globally. READ MORE

  6. 10. The Devil Wears (New) Prada

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Hanna Björkman; Elsa Spenninge; [2023]
    Keywords : identity projects; self-presentation; luxury fashion rental; Consumer Culture Theory; access-based consumption; luxury fashion; Impression Management; Social Distinction; the extended self; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : In contemporary society, it is emphasised that ownership of clothing plays a crucial role in construction- and presentation of personal identities. With the rise of sustainable consumerism and the sharing economy, access-based consumption has emerged as a notable trend, offering individuals temporary access to non-exclusively owned clothing. READ MORE