Essays about: "waste textiles"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 55 essays containing the words waste textiles.

  1. 26. The Afterlife of Clothes

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

    Author : Hanna Wahlberg; [2020]
    Keywords : consumption production waste textile recycling urban industrial;

    Abstract : The clothes and textiles sold in Sweden is mostly manufactured in countries outside of the EU. The production requires large areas of land and vast amount of water. The environmental impact is big during the production phase in terms of water usage, chemicals and transports. READ MORE

  3. 27. 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. 28. Fibers and Textiles Produced from Chitin and Chitosan : A Literature Study For Different Production Methods

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

    Author : Doaa Hameed; Tamar Manouel; [2020]
    Keywords : chitin; chitosan; fibers; nanofibers; textiles; wound dressing; sutures; spinning;

    Abstract : Ökningen av världspopulationen har orsakat en ökad avfallsgenerering. Avfallet kan innehålla betydelsefulla ämnen, vilka kan användas som råvaror i många olika material och för olika ändamål. READ MORE

  5. 29. Reframing Consumption : A transdisciplinary approach for the promotion of mindful consumption in home fashion textiles

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF); Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : Betty Sue Hartigan; Niklas Dahlberg; [2020]
    Keywords : Consumption; Co-creation; Mindful consumption; Innovation; Digital Communication;

    Abstract : Textile waste is a growing problem in the world and although it is being noticed in the fast fashion category the industry providing home fashion textiles is being largely ignored. However, with companies such as H&M and Zara entering the market there is a cause for concern due to their current business models. READ MORE

  6. 30. Increasing the use of recycled textiles through business models and policies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Nikki Kelderman; [2019]
    Keywords : Post-consumer textile recycling; circular clothing system; circular business models; business model innovation; policy instruments; extended producer responsibility; recycled textiles.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The current textile industry is among the most polluting industries and actions should be taken to decrease these negative impacts. One issue that should be addressed is the increasing amount of textile waste. Post-consumer textiles are often incinerated or downcycled due to many factors. READ MORE