Essays about: "wool"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 118 essays containing the word wool.
-
6. Sustainability transition in the fashion industry : A multi-case study of manufacturers in the Prato textile Industrial District (Italy).
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)Abstract : The fashion industry, the world's third-largest manufacturing sector, is a complex network involvingcreation, production, distribution, and consumption of fashion products. Despite extensive research onsustainable transitions in supply chains, little attention has been given to the role of supply chain actorsin sustainability, especially yarn mills and manufacturers. READ MORE
-
7. Plant performance in controlled environment agriculture, the effect of different ebb and flow irrigation intervals on Brassica oleracea and Lactuca sativa
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Increasing productivity in controlled environment agriculture may decrease environmental footprint and increase profitability of food produced in a vertical farm. Irrigation may be a limiting factor when it comes to plant performance and relevant research is limited. READ MORE
-
8. Towards low carbon buildings: A case study in Sweden
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : This study comprehensively evaluated the global warming potential of an office building in a newly built Scandinavian neighbourhood seeking to reach sustainability. The primary objective of the research was to support the city authorities of Helsingborg by providing valuable insights into actual carbon emissions at the building level and proposing measures to minimize these emissions to achieve climate neutrality by 2030. READ MORE
-
9. Dynamic simulation and techno-economicevaluation of a seasonally insulated hybridgreenhouse concept for subarctic climates
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematikAbstract : The Swedish authority for social protection and preparedness, MSB, believes that the self-sufficiency of the country must be strengthened in order to be prepared for a crisis. Presently, Sweden is only 50% self-sufficientwhich is very low compared to its neighboring countries; and it is worse the further north you go. READ MORE
-
10. Comparative study between wool certifications and Swedish legislation - perspective on Swedish wool
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : Purpose – This study aims to compare existing certification schemes to the legislation in Sweden to see which measures the best are to ensure the sustainability of Swedish wool when using it as a raw material. Design/methodology/approach - The study follows a qualitative research approach. READ MORE