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Clueless: Revolutionizing Sustainable Fashion And Combating Overconsumption, Tanya Ravichandran Dec 2023

Clueless: Revolutionizing Sustainable Fashion And Combating Overconsumption, Tanya Ravichandran

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“Clueless” revolutionizes sustainable fashion by combating wardrobe overconsumption and the industry’s carbon footprint, using AI to suggest personalized outfits from existing wardrobes tailored to weather and wear history. It enhances user engagement through features like outfit ‘shuffle’ and provides insights into wardrobe utilization and carbon impact.

It’s more than an app; it’s a step towards a greener wardrobe and a healthier planet.


A Reusable Wine Package That Also Serves As A Wine Rack, Mariah Cochiolo Mar 2014

A Reusable Wine Package That Also Serves As A Wine Rack, Mariah Cochiolo

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The purpose of this study was to design and create a prototype of a reusable wine package that would be used primarily to transport a bottle of wine home, but also serve as a piece to build a wine rack when it reaches the consumer’s home.

This study investigated the factors to take into consideration when designing a wine package and coming up with a plan to build a product that met all those needs. One hundred questionnaires were sent to people over the age of twenty one to find out what they thought of the prototype and idea. The …


The Sustainability Movement And Its Effects On The Trends Of Beauty Product Packaging, Sarah Danley Mar 2012

The Sustainability Movement And Its Effects On The Trends Of Beauty Product Packaging, Sarah Danley

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The purpose of this study is to examine industry professionals’ standpoints along with consumer demands and expectations pertaining to sustainable packaging, materials currently used in beauty product packaging, and advances in emerging trends within this sector. Using the information derived from these examinations, this study will predict the industry’s future direction and identify how the industry leaders should change in order to adapt their business practices to remain competitive and profitable within the industry.

This study made use of several research methods to gain insight on the impacts that the sustainability movement has had on the beauty and health packaging …


Impact Of Lean Practices On Printing Companies, Jenna Bodolay Jun 2010

Impact Of Lean Practices On Printing Companies, Jenna Bodolay

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The purpose of this study was to bring understanding to what Lean and sustainable practices are most efficient and popular within printing companies. The information and data collected provides insight into what companies are doing to be Lean. The data exhibits what Lean and sustainable techniques that provide positive effects for companies and identifies potential pitfalls for why companies have not been able to be productive with Lean strategies.

This study collected and analyzed data on Lean and sustainability efficiency through historical case studies and descriptive research surveys. Case studies in the printing industry were studied and compared on the …