Essays about: "waste textiles"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 55 essays containing the words waste textiles.

  1. 21. Chemical recycling of cotton-based waste textiles by sulfuric acid hydrolysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Edvin Ruuth; [2020]
    Keywords : recycling; hydrolysis; cotton; waste textiles; sulfuric acid; glucose; chemical engineering; kemiteknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Large amounts of waste textiles are produced annually, of which only a small fraction is recycled currently. The purpose of this study was to develop a method to recycle cotton-based waste textiles chemically that can be coupled to the production of biofuels or green chemicals. READ MORE

  3. 22. Disclosing the definition on the upcycling concept : An exploratory study investigating the concept of upcycling and standardisation and its role on the path towards a circular textile industry

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

    Author : Sara Lindeberg; [2020]
    Keywords : upcycling; circular economy; waste management; recycling; sustainable standards; certifications; meta standards in textiles; sustainable policies;

    Abstract : The ’upcycling’ term and concept have gained interest as a new strategy of implementing circularity within businesses, however the concept have not yet been defined, resulting in a somewhat divided perception of what it entails and what activities it includes. This misunderstanding may hinder the circular economy development. READ MORE

  4. 23. Polymer rejuvenation of PET textile waste

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

    Author : Sabrina Kopf; [2020]
    Keywords : PET; recycling; textiles; molecular weight;

    Abstract : Thermomechanical recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) typically includes a decrease in the polymer´s intrinsic viscosity and therefore a reduction of the molecular weight. Consequently, thermomechanical recycling is usually a downcycling of the product. READ MORE

  5. 24. Obstacles in the textile upcycling chain, a case study of the communication between small-scaled upcycling actors and their processes.

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

    Author : Ida Aguilar Johansson; Andrea Runstrand; [2020]
    Keywords : Upcycle; Remanufacturing; Textile Waste Management; Communication Tools; Reversed supply chain; Closed loop systems; Sorting; Återbruk; Textilindustri; Hållbar produktion; Kommunikationsverktyg; Småskalig;

    Abstract : Upcycling of textiles is a well-known method to remake worn textiles and decrease the environmental impact coming from the textile industry. Many fast fashion companies have tried to implement upcycling in their own textile value chains to become more circular. READ MORE

  6. 25. EU Waste Framework Directive, What's Next? : A cost­benefit analysis of an extended producer responsibility for textiles in the European Union

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Amanda Gerbendahl; Madeleine Johansson; [2020]
    Keywords : EU Waste Framework Directive; Extended Producer Responsibility; circular economy; fast-fashion; textile industry;

    Abstract : The objective of our thesis was to conduct a pilot study to evaluate if an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles in the EU could be a socioeconomically beneficial policy to complement the EU Waste Framework Directive’s amendment of separately collected textiles. The aim was to investigate if the policy could achieve increased circular design of textiles as well as if it could work as a management plan for the increased collection rates. READ MORE