Browsing Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design by Subject "Acquisition"

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Exploration of second-hand apparel acquisition behaviors and barriers

Hiller Connell, Kim Y. (International Textile and Apparel Association, Inc., 2011-03-10)

Post-consumer textile waste, including garments discarded by the original owner, is an environmental issue. In 2006, 11.8 million tons of textiles entered the United States municipal solid waste stream, with only 1.81 ...
Identifying environmentally conscious apparel acquisition behaviors among eco-conscious consumers

Hiller Connell, Kim Y.; Sontag, M. Suzanne (International Textile and Apparel Association, Inc., 2011-03-10)

The last few years has seen significant increased mass media coverage of environmentally conscious apparel consumption. However, despite the increased attention in mass media, eco-conscious apparel acquisition remains ...