(par 5.2.2.1) Waste hierarchy (taken from Wikipedia)
Waste hierarchy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waste_hierarchy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Waste hierarchy is a tool used in the evaluation of processes that protect the environment alongside resource and energy consumption to most favourable to least favourable actions.[1] The hierarchy establishes preferred program priorities based on sustainability.[1] To be sustainable, waste management cannot be solved only with technical end-of-pipe solutions and an integrated approach is necessary.[2] The waste […]
(par 5.2.2.1) Planned Obsolescene – Resourse Depletion (taken from Wikipedia)
Planned obsolescence http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planned_obsolescence From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Planned obsolescence or built-in obsolescence[1] in industrial design is a policy of planning or designing a product with an artificially limited useful life, so it will become obsolete, that is, unfashionable or no longer functional after a certain period of time.[2]The rationale behind the strategy is to generate long-term sales volume by reducing […]
(par 5.2.2.1) Closed loop fashion- good for the environment and your pocket
Closed loop fashion: good for the environment and your pocket http://www.virgin.com/unite/business-innovation/closed-loop-fashion-good-for-the-environment-and-your-pocket Swiss company I:CO are on a mission to make sure more of our old clothes and shoes are recycled and upcycled into useful new products, stopping the waste of valuable raw materials. Did you know that women in the UK have, on average, £300 […]