Essays about: "waste prevention textile"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words waste prevention textile.

1. 1. Perceived Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy Concerning Textile Waste Prevention Among the Citizens of Malmö

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

   Author : Katharina Stöhr; Jitske van der Woude; [2021]
   Keywords : Textile Waste Reduction; Perceived Knowledge; Attitudes; Self-Efficacy; Malmö; Consumer Behavior; Consumption; Disposal Behavior; Textile Waste Management;

   Abstract : The average Swede consumes 14 kilos of textiles every year and disposes of 10 kilos, of which 8 kilos end up in the household mixed waste. When disposed of in the household mixed waste, the textiles will be incinerated. READ MORE

3. 2. Caring Consumption : Caring for home textiles by interacting towards sustainable behaviours through a co-creation workshop

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

   Author : Keiu Meesak; [2020]
   Keywords : co-creation; home textiles; sustainability; workshop; consumption behaviours; mindfulness; interaction design;

   Abstract : This research is investigating ways of promoting social change towards more sustainable practices around the consumption of decorative home textiles. Knowledge is built and a prototype developed by using transdisciplinary design theory and participatory design methods. READ MORE

4. 3. Reducing fabric consumption : by improving marker efficiency

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Varuna Lasantha Kumara Widanalage; Serkan Kizilirmak; [2020]
   Keywords : Marker efficiency; Sustainability; Resource efficiency; Waste prevention; Fabric consumption; Usable fabric width; Multi-size and Multi-style markers;

   Abstract : Resource degradation is a significant problem in the world, which is directly related to the textile and fashion industry. Efficient use of the material has been identified as an essential aspect to be addressed seriously. READ MORE

5. 4. What Role can Municipalities take to Accelerate Development in Regional Waste Management Systems towards a Zero Waste Society

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Jessica Ekdahl; Amanda Friberg; [2015-07-07]
   Keywords : Waste management; Innovation in waste techniques; Industrial Symbiosis; Circular economy; CSR; Sustainable development; Swedish municipal waste management; Resource effectiveness; Waste indicators; Trends in waste; Socio-economic analysis; Preventative waste initiatives;

   Abstract : Abstract During recent decades society has been striving towards a circular economy where minimisation and prevention of waste is the key objective. An increasing world population coupled with subsequent increasing waste volumes and diminishing raw materials is primarily driving the movement from a linear towards a circular economy. READ MORE

6. 5. In-Store Recycling - A Consumer Perspective

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

   Author : Gabriella Engström; Alexandra Nicklasson; [2015]
   Keywords : In-store recycling; disposal behavior; attitude; textile waste; recycling; retail; fast fashion; reward-based recycling; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The aim of the thesis is to study how a segment of Generation Y perceives in-store recycling, a service coined by the authors of this thesis. In-store recycling is a service many fast fashion retailers have begun offering by placing collecting boxes for clothes that consumers wish to be recycled or re-used and in return consumers are rewarded with a voucher to buy new clothes at a discount. READ MORE