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Fast Fashion From A Buddhist Perspective, Elizabeth Mclaughlin
Fast Fashion From A Buddhist Perspective, Elizabeth Mclaughlin
HON499 projects
The connection between Buddhism and fast fashion is not immediately apparent, nor is it a particularly well-researched area. However, the topic of consumption underlies both topics, relating to each in markedly different ways. Buddhist precepts outline practices of mindful and sustainable consumption within limited means; fast fashion fosters consumption on a massive, global scale. The work of Ernst Friedrich Schumacher, a man with a career in economics that was aided by great concern for the survival and success of humankind, offers clarity to the conversation about Buddhism and fast fashion. He pioneered the field of Buddhist economics, which seeks to …
Impacts On The Interest Level Of Consumers Toward Meal Kit Delivery Services, Matthew H. Mailloux
Impacts On The Interest Level Of Consumers Toward Meal Kit Delivery Services, Matthew H. Mailloux
HON499 projects
Meal kit delivery services, such as Blue Apron, HelloFresh, and Plated, provide their subscribers with weekly recipe and ingredient kits. This study evaluated the attitudes toward these services and the impact of factors such as self-efficacy on the interest level and intention to subscribe to these services. The framework for the model was based on the theory of planned behavior. Results indicate that less confidence in the kitchen increases the interest in meal kit delivery services. Furthermore, consumers who value cooking at home and convenience were more likely to show interest in these services. Implications of these findings for industry …