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The Analysis Of Japanese Consumers’ Purchasing Behaviour Towards Single-Use Plastic Packaging, Yui Setojima

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In recent years, the concept of sustainability has been put into the spotlight due to greater concern of environmental issues. Plastic pollution is one of serious sustainability issues which governments are rushing into making new regulations to deal with. The Japanese government is struggling to manage Japan’s heavy use of plastics and Japanese organizations are being asked to take positive actions towards reducing the use of plastic through media coverage and public pressure. However, plastic pollution requires huge efforts not only from governments but also organizations, whether large or small, and all individuals on Earth. This research aims to investigate …

An Analysis On The Awareness Of Sustainability In The Food Consumption In Dublin, Thayla Penzin Goulart

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Millennials have been much more concerned with the origin of the food that they consume and its ultimate destination. It has been said that all over the world this new generation seeks for healthier options and also concerns about the use of plastic in packaging, waste reduction and compostable, reusable and recyclable materials. This is a research paper that aimed to investigate if the Dublin’s food buyers are following this global path while getting more conscious about their consumption, engaging with environmental agendas and behaving sustainably through their consumption. Through an applied structured online questionnaire, 290 participants’ results demonstrate that …

Fast Fashion Industry: Ethical And Eco-Friendly?, Sara De Souza Reis

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The questions and sub-questions will introduce the Research Project which contextualize and analyse the environmental impact of fashion industries, mainly fast fashion, and its labour force. It will narrate how consumers engage with fast fashion and their perception.

The topics explore the universe of the fashion industry, carrying statistics and reflections about the actions, sustainable processes and techniques. Specifically, what fast fashion industry is doing in its framework to become sustainable, providing fair labour condition for the workers, and the impact of innovative mindset. The valuable contribution from non-profit organizations which support and give guidance to companies achieve sustainable goals. …

The Connection Between People And The Sustainable Fashion Industries; How People Can Become More Aware Of Sustainable Fashion., Nivaldo Nazario

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This project consisted of in-depth research on the theme of sustainability in the fashion market. The main focus was the search for the connection between consumers and industries on the subject related to sustainability, how companies will seek adaptation to the sustainable fashion market and how people are valuing this subject over the years.

The research presented relevant data that show how the new generation is more concerned with environmental issues, but still not much is being done in practical actions to make this happen.

Technology proved to be a great ally for this sustainable fashion market, as analysed in …