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| URI: | http://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/52061911-52F7-4AA2-9A57-C10424766168 | ||
| Year | 2025 | ||
| Type of Item | Diploma Work | ||
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| Bibliographic Citation | Nikitas Kladas, "Textile waste management in Greece: Public attitudes and recycling practices", Diploma Work, School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece, 2025 https://doi.org/10.26233/heallink.tuc.104884 | ||
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The rapid increase of textile waste has become an urgent environmental and economic issue. With the continuous growth of the fashion industry, the overall volume of such waste is constantly rising. Consequently, the need for implementing effective waste management strategies is now imperative. This thesis aims to capture the current situation regarding the management of textile waste, as well as citizens’ perceptions and level of awareness on the matter. A total of 201 responses were collected and statistically analysed, with the objective of identifying possible correlations (crosstabs) between these responses and key demographic characteristics. Although the general awareness of the problem remains limited, the majority of participants appear willing to propose and seek solutions for a more efficient and safer management of this type of waste. The findings of the research highlighted that gender, age, educational level, employment status, and income play a role and, to some extent, influence citizens’ knowledge, perceptions, and practices. The analysis showed that professional status, as a demographic characteristic, produced the strongest correlations. Students (79.7%) and employees (75.2%) evaluate educational programs positively, while among the unemployed/retired the percentage drops to 52.2%. Furthermore, social media campaigns are considered particularly useful by students (86.4%) and employees (85.5%), while the percentage is low among the unemployed/retired (56.5%). The intention to sell clothes to second-hand stores is significantly higher among students (42.4%), whereas employees (15.4%) and unemployed/retired participants (8.7%) appear clearly more negative. Overall, the results indicate that greater attention from the state and relevant authorities is required, as current levels of information are insufficient and infrastructures remain inadequate.
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