Sustainable raw materials

Islam, Saniyat

doi:10.1016/b978-0-08-102867-4.00015-3

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“…“Greenwashing” (Gwilt, 2020, p. 15) by Australian clothing brands and even textile suppliers was asserted as prevalent (S1.1; S1.2; S1.3; S2.3; S2.7). Greenwashing saturates the market with misinformation (Islam, 2019) and is challenging for participants to differentiate their own product story (S2.7; S2.10):There is a lot of people saying, “Oh, this is a great product because it is biodegradable”, and, yes, it is biodegradable, but it still leaves toxic residue at the end of its life (S1.2).…”

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“…These collaborative relationships are evident within the global and local supply chain for both suppliers and manufacturers and, more importantly, for the consumer. Consumer behaviour in engaging with the circular process is essential to the success of a circular fashion brand (continued ) Greenwashing saturates the market with misinformation (Islam, 2019) and is challenging for participants to differentiate their own product story (S2.7; S2.10):…”

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Designing for circularity: sustainable pathways for Australian fashion small to medium enterprises

Piller

2022

JFMM

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PurposeAustralians consume twice the global average of textiles and are deeply engaged in a linear take/make/waste fashion model. Furthermore the Australian fashion sector has some unique supply chain complications of geographical distances, sparse population and fragmentation in processing and manufacturing. This research aims to examine how Australian fashion small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are overcoming these challenges to run fashion businesses built around core principles of product stewardship (PS) and circularity.Design/methodology/approachSMEs make up 88% of the Australian apparel manufacturing sector. This qualitative exploratory study included in-depth interviews with three Australian fashion SMEs engaged in circular design practice, and a focus group of 10 Western Australian fashion advocates of sustainability. Analytic coding and analysis of the data developed eight distinct themes.FindingsThis study examines the barriers to circular economy (CE) that exist in the Australian fashion sector, and maps the practice of Australian SMEs with circular business models in overcoming these barriers. In CE innovation, Australian SMEs may have an advantage over larger fashion companies with more unwieldy structures. Employing design-thinking strategies, Australian SMEs with a foundation of PS and circular purpose are creating new systems of viable closed-loop business models and design processes.Originality/valueThe themes from this research contribute to the limited literature on circular innovation examples that link CE theory with practice in the fashion sector. The model for circularity maps the practice of three SMEs built around core principles of PS and circularity in overcoming the barriers to CE in an Australian context, and may be used as a visual tool in education and understanding.

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Designing for circularity: sustainable pathways for Australian fashion small to medium enterprises

Piller

2022

JFMM

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“…Natural fibers of plant origin, such as cotton, hemp, or protein-type fibers, e.g., wool or silk, have started to regain territory in the sustainable fashion industry [20]. However, it is crucial to understand that these kinds of fabrics are not exempt from the negative impacts on the environment, especially in the context of extensive land use and landfills, use of fertilizer, associated greenhouse gas emissions, soil degradation, and others [21].…”

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Sustainable Development and Greenwashing: An Analysis of Sufficient Consumption in the Fashion Industry

Naumova,

Naumova

2024

EFMR

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The article examines how the fashion industry has been exploiting marketing tactics that encourage overconsumption and generate a mass consciousness among consumers, where a person's social status is determined by the clothes and accessories they use. However, these tactics have contributed significantly to global environmental pollution and socio-economic issues. The fashion industry has been driven by profit-first interests that rely on cheap materials, accelerated aging of products, aggressive advertising, and an offshoring strategy that provides cheap labor and low tax rates. It is high time that companies reassess their marketing strategies and focus on sustainable development. The current climate crisis demands that companies make informed decisions and take proactive measures toward sustainability. This article revealed the impact of fast fashion marketing on consumer behavior and the environment, highlighting the need for sustainable fashion practices. The article analyzes the initiatives fashion companies take to incorporate sustainability into their core business strategies, for instance, innovative raw materials, recycling, and repair services. The article examines the practice of greenwashing, where companies make false or exaggerated claims about their environmental efforts to appear more sustainable. The article emphasizes the need for companies to encourage consumers to sufficient consumption to stay sustainable and achieve zero emissions to solve climate problems. Achieving and maintaining consumer well-being and social equity are critical goals in today's global business environment. One strategy for achieving these goals is through sufficient consumption, which involves optimizing resource use and reducing waste. Sufficient consumption can be realized by revaluing personal needs and desires, limiting excessive consumption, and minimizing waste. By adopting a mindful and responsible approach to consumption, consumers and companies can promote social equity and cultivate a sustainable business environment.

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“…The increase in industrial production also contributes to the intensification of pollution. Thus, numerous consumers, researchers, and specialists have become concerned with issues of production and consumption and the sustainable management of the supply chain [ 1 ]. Moreover, the awareness of socio-environmental problems, such as climate change, resource scarcity, the exploitation of labour, and the pollution of water resources, has increased expectations on the part of consumers regarding how companies develop their brands and products [ 2 ].…”

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Design of a Naturally Dyed and Waterproof Biotechnological Leather from Reconstituted Cellulose

Silva

Amorim

Medeiros

et al. 2022

JFB

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Consumerism in fashion involves the excessive consumption of garments in modern capitalist societies due to the expansion of globalisation, especially at the beginning of the 21st Century. The involvement of new designers in the garment industry has assisted in creating a desire for new trends. However, the fast pace of transitions between collections has made fashion increasingly frivolous and capable of generating considerable interest in new products, accompanied by an increase in the discarding of fabrics. Thus, studies have been conducted on developing sustainable textile materials for use in the fashion industry. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the potential of a vegan leather produced with a dyed, waterproof biopolymer made of reconstituted bacterial cellulose (BC). The dying process involved using plant-based natural dyes extracted from Allium cepa L., Punica granatum, and Eucalyptus globulus L. The BC films were then shredded and reconstituted to produce uniform surfaces with a constant thickness of 0.10 cm throughout the entire area. The films were waterproofed using the essential oil from Melaleuca alternifolia and wax from Copernicia prunifera. The characteristics of the biotechnological vegan leather were analysed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), flexibility and mechanical tests, as well as the determination of the water contact angle (°) and sorption index (s). The results confirmed that the biomaterial has high tensile strength (maximum: 247.21 ± 16.52 N) and high flexibility; it can be folded more than 100 times at the same point without breaking or cracking. The water contact angle was 83.96°, indicating a small water interaction on the biotextile. The results of the present study demonstrate the potential of BC for the development of novel, durable, vegan, waterproof fashion products.

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Sustainable raw materials

Cited by 7 publications

References 13 publications

Designing for circularity: sustainable pathways for Australian fashion small to medium enterprises

Designing for circularity: sustainable pathways for Australian fashion small to medium enterprises

Sustainable Development and Greenwashing: An Analysis of Sufficient Consumption in the Fashion Industry

Design of a Naturally Dyed and Waterproof Biotechnological Leather from Reconstituted Cellulose

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