Essays about: "waste textiles"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 55 essays containing the words waste textiles.

  1. 16. Designing for the Circular Consumer : A design tool for clothing companies to engage consumers in the circular textiles economy

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Erika Thunstedt; Ina Obernosterer; [2021]
    Keywords : Circular economy; circular design; design research; research through design; interactive research; design thinking; circular behaviour; design for sustainable behaviour; design for circular behaviour; design for circular consumption; design for circular consumers; innovation; design;

    Abstract : The current prevailing take-make-waste economy has caused the global climate crisis, operating outside the Planetary Boundaries of our planet (Rockström et al., 2009), disrupting nature's balance and affecting all life on earth (WWF and Global Footprint Network, 2019). READ MORE

  3. 17. A novel and feasible material recycling technique for end-of-life textiles as All-Cellulose Composites (ACCs)

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

    Author : Belinda Johansson; [2021]
    Keywords : all-cellulose composites; end-of-life textiles; denim fabrics; ionic liquid; mechanical properties; sustainability;

    Abstract : Today’s consumption of textiles generates a large volume of textile waste. Therefore, it is needed to find solutions to re-use the textile waste rather recycling fibers into new fibers. Research using pre- and post-consumer textiles in composites is ongoing and an interesting direction. READ MORE

  4. 18. Supply Chain Relationship Management for Textile-to-Textile Recycling : a qualitative investigation from an European perspective

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

    Author : Charlotte Bjerstaf; Anna Pehrsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Relationship Management; Textile Recycling; Textile Waste; Circular Economy; Business Relationship;

    Abstract : Supply chain management is found to be highly related to collaborations among stakeholders to create successful strategies for the supply chain. To leverage circularity in the textile and clothing industry, successful circular strategies that support the businesses in an economic and environmental manner are key. READ MORE

  5. 19. Opportunities and Challenges for a B2B Trading Platform of Secondary Raw Material : An Exploratory Analysis based on the Sourcing Process of Sustainable SMEs in the Fashion and Textile Industry

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

    Author : Isabel Hanusa; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainable sourcing; secondary raw material; upcycling; textile waste management; digital service platforms; fashion and textile industry;

    Abstract : Fashion and textile upcycling is currently considered a time-consuming and labour- intensive process. Since textile waste materials are not readily available as a secondary raw material, the process of sourcing pre- and post-consumer textile waste usually requires a lot of time and effort, and often results in a high inconsistency in input materials. READ MORE

  6. 20. From Fungi to Vegan Leather : A case study made to highlight the potentials of mycelium-based leatherin the textile industry and the unique features of its value chain

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

    Author : Natalie Ekegårdh; Emma Kristersson; [2021]
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    Abstract : Fungi has existed for millions of years, but it's only recently that it has been incorporated into the multibillion-dollar textile and fashion industry. Companies have been forced to rethink their value chains, thus the consumers demand for environmental change has arised the past decade. READ MORE