Experiments in enchantment: Domestic workers, upcycling and social change

Ham, Julie; Sunuwar, Merina

doi:10.1016/j.emospa.2020.100715

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“…In our project, we employ the concept of upcycling, which involves the creative and sustainable transformation of existing spaces to serve new purposes. Rather than discarding or demolishing these spaces, upcycling aims to maximize available resources while minimizing environmental impact [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17].…”

Section: The Upcycling Process: Impact Of Public Management In Shelte...mentioning

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From Oblivion to Life: The Recovery of Intangible Cultural Heritage through the Anti-Aircraft Shelters of the Spanish Civil War

Rosser,

Soler

2024

Heritage

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This article examines the rehabilitation of anti-aircraft shelters from the Spanish Civil War in Alicante, Spain. Funded by European resources and managed by local public administration, these shelters have been restored as cultural and tourist attractions. This study aims to analyze their role in preserving and promoting intangible cultural heritage, with a focus on their significance as tangible remnants of a historical period and their reflection on survival practices during the war. This research investigates the impact of public management in rehabilitating these shelters and in disseminating their history and culture. It explores decision-making processes, community engagement, and strategies for promoting cultural tourism. Employing a mixed methodology, this study gathers primary data through interviews with individuals who witnessed the war and secondary data from documentary and bibliographic sources. Findings suggest that the rehabilitation of these shelters has been pivotal in preserving Alicante’s historical memory and cultural heritage. Making the shelters accessible to the public facilitates knowledge transmission about the Spanish Civil War, promotes cultural tourism, and engages the local community in the dissemination of history and culture. This study’s results and conclusions are relevant for academics, professionals, and cultural heritage managers at both national and international levels, offering insights into the effective preservation and promotion of historical sites.

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Section: The Upcycling Process: Impact Of Public Management In Shelte...mentioning

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From Oblivion to Life: The Recovery of Intangible Cultural Heritage through the Anti-Aircraft Shelters of the Spanish Civil War

Rosser,

Soler

2024

Heritage

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“…A link between industries such as food and fashion was pointed out by researchers who inferred that extracted starches from germinated food grains (waste material) and showed its applicability as a thickener in textile printing [66]. Clothing and textile upcycling has opened up a variety of opportunities to many business including redesigned and repurposed clothes, accessories for ladies, handbags, lady's purses and office stationery [63,72,73]. The process outcomes of upcycling waste material such as textiles and wood were further validated through causal loop diagrams [16].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The abovementioned practices can be a step towards more sustainable craft practice and have indicated to go beyond individual practice. The contemporary 'Maker Movement' which includes craft professionals, hobbyists, eco-artists, makers and designers, who have become small entrepreneurs in niche markets play a key role in the continuation of the upcycling practices [14,73]. Most of these grassroots level entrepreneurs improve their designs through self-taught practical skills developed by experimenting with different materials, techniques and colour combinations [56].…”

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“…A study into the differences between standard fashion design and production processes and those of upcycling found that while standard design processes have the flexibility to source fabric after the product has been designed, upcycling processes require fabric sourcing to occur before any designing due to the irregularity of waste fabric availability [75]. Another study discussed the bespoke creation of unique designs by using remnant high-quality fabric form couture garments [73]. Secondly, the brewery by-product of spent grains is a high-protein resource that is often used as an agricultural feed supplement with consistent quality and quantity of supply for a reliable price particularly from large-scale breweries [76,77].…”

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Evaluating Barriers, Enablers and Opportunities for Closing the Loop through ‘Waste Upcycling’: A Systematic Literature Review

Caldera¹,

Jayasinghe²,

Desha³

et al. 2022

J. sustain. dev. energy water environ. syst.

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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals aim to 'do more and better with less', with numerous calls to action arising from the business sector concerning the substantial reduction of targeted types of commercial and industrial waste. Emanating from the original work on closing material loops by McDonough and Braungardt in the 1990s, over the last two decades the concept of 'upcycling' has increased in popularity as a targeted intervention to reduce material and energy use in business processes. Essentially upcycling involves reusing, repairing, repurposing and upgrading waste material to avoid the conventional endpoint of 'disposal'. However, upcycling is still considered a niche practice and many business enterprises remain unclear as to how to use upcycling opportunities for better management of their waste. In this paper, the authors propose a Tiered Approach to Waste Upcycling for Business, as a strategic way for businesses to close the loop within their industrial processes and production chains. The paper comprises a systematic literature review of opportunities and barriers for enabling business enterprises to close the loop through waste upcycling. The review highlights the ad hoc, champion-based and highly variable use of upcycling practices and uncovers opportunities for more systematic and streamlined practices to produce valueadded products from waste material. Synthesising the findings, the authors establish three tiers of 'macro', 'meso' and 'micro' barriers and enablers that businesses can consider identifying upcycling opportunities for managing their waste. The authors also discuss key benefits of upcycling including improved quality and life of material, creating jobs and influencing positive consumer behaviour. The authors conclude the benefits of a structured approach to considering circular economy opportunities, towards improved waste management that is better for the bottom line, people and planet. With regard to future research in the field, the authors define a set of key theoretical constructs relating to waste upcycling, that can facilitate innovation and investigations into applying ideas.

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“…On the aspect of interpersonal relationships, it investigates if they could get involved in Hong Kong society. On the aspect of labor protection, investigate if they are exploited by their employers and if they could get assistance from the related institution [10,11].…”

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A Qualitative Study on the Living Conditions of Filipino Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong

Zhou

2024

LNEP

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While Filipino domestic assistants in Hong Kong are not entitled to get the Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card, they do have access to complimentary medical care in Hong Kong, which includes the option of receiving childbirth services. In light of the aforementioned context, a pertinent concern that arises pertains to the potential mistreatment of Filipino domestic workers, encompassing issues such as discrimination, access to adequate healthcare, and equitable treatment of local citizens. This study aims to investigate the experiences of Filipino migrant workers regarding discrimination and labor alienation. This study aims to examine the potential experiences of racial discrimination and challenges in cultural communication faced by individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds. In relation to the economic dimension, it is important to examine the feasibility of individuals leading a satisfactory lifestyle within the confines of their employer-provided remuneration. This study aims to examine the potential for individuals to integrate into Hong Kong society in terms of interpersonal relationships. This study aims to examine the issue of labor protection, specifically focusing on the potential exploitation of workers by their employers and the availability of aid from relevant institutions. Filipino domestic helpers, Hong Kong, Living conditions.

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Experiments in enchantment: Domestic workers, upcycling and social change

Cited by 5 publications

References 26 publications

From Oblivion to Life: The Recovery of Intangible Cultural Heritage through the Anti-Aircraft Shelters of the Spanish Civil War

From Oblivion to Life: The Recovery of Intangible Cultural Heritage through the Anti-Aircraft Shelters of the Spanish Civil War

Evaluating Barriers, Enablers and Opportunities for Closing the Loop through ‘Waste Upcycling’: A Systematic Literature Review

A Qualitative Study on the Living Conditions of Filipino Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong

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