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51	Exploring feedstock supply chain for large scale manufacturing of recycled cellulosic textile fiber : A collaborative business model analysis Rahman, SM Toufiqur January 2022 (has links) The textile industry is considered one of the most challenging industries when it comes to environmental pollution just after the oil industry. It has a huge impact on water pollution and resource consumption in terms of fiber production. Recently sustainability in cotton fiber production is questioned due to the huge uses of land, water, a large number of pesticides, and a significant amount of energy during cultivation. When it comes to cellulosic pulp production, currently fibrous plant material is used which is mainly wood. So, recycling of cellulosic textiles is considered the only option to reduce this impact. The recycling company Renewcell is launching a large-scale plant for cellulosic fiber recycling which is located in Sweden and will use the post-industrial textile waste as one of its feedstocks. The purpose of this research is to analyze the barriers and drivers for collecting this post-industrial textile waste from the garment manufacturing countries to Sweden and analyze the available collaborative business model alternatives. This study was performed by a qualitative study where primary data was collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed by thematic analysis. The data was collected among four stakeholders within this value chain which are the fashion brands, recyclers, garment manufacturers, and waste handlers. The finding shows that this sector is very informal and is yet to be formalized. The external informal influence was identified throughout the value chain as a non-value-added activity. And the involvement of fashion brands was identified as one of the drivers. Several collaborative business models are discussed considering their applicability in different contextual situations. This analysis was discussed based on the seven themes which were generated during the thematic analysis and later discussed with the current empirical study and theoretical background. Collaboration between the recycler, traders, brands, and the textile manufacturers were discussed in different dimensions such as direct collaboration and logistic partnership approach. Then the research limitation was discussed in both methodological and research contexts followed by future research recommendations. Post-industrial textile waste Textile Upcycling Supply Chain Management Collaborative Business Model Feedstock sourcing Sourcing recycled cellulosic pulp large scale textile recycling chemical recycling of textiles. Övrig annan teknik
52	The Integration of Biological Growth into Architecture through Biotechnology and Biomimicry Houette, Thibaut 07 December 2022 (has links) No description available. Architecture Biology Biomechanics Civil Engineering Materials Science biomimetics bioinspired design living architecture fungal architecture engineered living material mechanical testing mycoremediation sustainability durability waste upcycling mycelium root architecture root research tree roots photogrammetry skeletonization building foundations civil engineering biomimicry biotechnology growth
53	Re-Story : The O.T.M.I* projectO.T.M.I = Obsolete Technical Mechanical Item Kapadia, Ninna* January 2015 (has links) The core question in this master thesis is: What happens to the essence of an object when it becomes out of date and is no longer in use? I am addressing the sense of dignity in once meticulously designed technical/mechanical items that now has become obsolete. The intention has been to investigate how to give new meaning to obsolete items and find new eligibility for their existence. The investigation was conducted through the development of a method: collection, analysis, deconstruction, investigation and resurrection of a number of O.T.M.I. (Obsolete Technical Mechanical Items). The resurrection process consisted of the (re-)writing of the objects’ narratives. These stories along with the objects’ parts, spaces and sounds created a frame for a scenography, a soundtrack and characters to act in a film to tell the story. As interior designers we have the opportunity to transform space and fill it with stories. Imagination is an important tool: We benefit from having the ability to imagine, for instance, how different surfaces will reflect sound and light. Our imagination is highly visual. So I have transformed my imaginary world of Obsolete Technical Mechanical Items to visual and audial elements that support the content and values of a story through researching the objects, finding how to clarify and support the story. The Re-Story. Restory re-story recycling upcycling readymade planned obsolescence design the mad scientist the friendly monster the poet frankenstein scenography theater movie making film making technology mechanical tekniska mekaniska föremål planerat åldrande återvinning film manus intervju scenografi robot inredningsarkitektur design inredning scener scen filmmusik mekaniska ljud

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