Enhancing textile reuse in the Netherlands

An agent-based modelling study towards reuse rebound effects and value changes in the textile industry

Master thesis (2022)

Authors

B.I. Zandbergen Technology, Policy and Management

Contributors

J.N. Quist Energy and Industry (mentor)
Martijn Warnier Multi Actor Systems (graduation committee member)
Faculty
Technology, Policy and Management, Technology, Policy and Management
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Published Date

12-07-2022

Language

English

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Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

Abstract

Enhanced textile reuse is required due to the textile industry's increasing environmental pressure. In order to reach this, behavioural change is necessary. However, it is currently unknown which changes in consumer values that determine textile reuse consumption are
most effective. In addition, rebound effects appear: reuse lowers the impact of textile consumption, but also causes higher levels of consumption, reducing its benefit. This research provides in-depth understanding of textile reuse rebound effects and model-based advice on the effectiveness of consumer value changes that reduce environmental impact, while accounting for consumer heterogeneity.

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