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Consumer Laundering Practices

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Author(s)
  • Laci Haven Senior, Fashion Merchandising
  • Melissa McFarlane Senior, Fashion Merchandising
  • Brianna Fowel Senior, Fashion Merchandising
Abstract
This research focuses on consumer awareness of the impacts of their laundering practices. We studied the apparel product lifecycle and the environmental impacts throughout and learned that the most significant environmental damage takes place during the consumer use phase. Specifically, recent studies have found that consumer laundering practices have a major impact on global warming and ozone depletion (e.g., Cotton Inc. 2012). After relevant exploratory literature review, content analysis of online articles related to the environmental impacts of the consumer use phase of the apparel product life cycle, a subsequent online survey was administered. The collected data was then analyzed, giving rise to several important implications. From our results, it can be concluded that consumers are still using harmful detergents and high energy use practices. In all, we believe that even though consumers are expressing interest in sustainability, they are not aware of the harmful impacts of their laundering practices.
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Faculty Mentor
Jonghan Hyun
Modified Abstract

This research focuses on consumer awareness of the impacts of their laundering practices. We studied the apparel product lifecycle and the environmental impacts throughout and learned that the most significant environmental damage takes place during the consumer use phase. After relevant exploratory literature review, content analysis of online articles related to the environmental impacts of the consumer use phase of the apparel product life cycle, a subsequent online survey was administered. From our results, it can be concluded that consumers are still using harmful detergents and high energy use practices. In all, we believe that even though consumers are expressing interest in sustainability, they are not aware of the harmful impacts of their laundering practices.

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