Industrial Symbiosis And Circular Economy Applied To The Textile Industry With Realistic Considerations Of Socioeconomic, Political, Ethical, Scientific, and Technical Dimensions
Project by Polygence alum Kyla
Project's result
Research Paper, Presentation, Video.
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Summary
The textile industry has many ethical, economic, and societal challenges regarding textile waste that is produced as a consequence of clothing production. A circular economy aims to eliminate waste produced altogether by finding a way for waste to become a resource for another system of production. This could be an ideal solution for the textile industry, especially in the context of South Korea where the consequences of "fast fashion" throwaway culture are significant. This project will analyze different factors that influence impacts of the textile waste on society by looking at how the textile industry operates - especially in Korea - and how ideas of circular economy and sustainability can be applied as solutions to textile waste challenges. The analysis will rely mainly on a literature review and site visits to gather observational data on textile waste processing centers in Seoul, Korea. The results from this project will be able to expand the usage of the concept of circular economy, educate multiple individuals about the circular economy and the textile industry, and offer practical and scientific solutions to textile waste that can be applied in real life.
Dalton
Polygence mentor
PhD Doctor of Philosophy
Subjects
Social Science, Biology
Expertise
Survey and interview research methods; Archival research methods; Science Communication; Public Engagement with ScienceSocial, ethical, and policy issues with biotechnology (Agricultural, medical, or environmental); Socio-economic impacts of biotechnology; Environmental impacts of biotechnology; Applications of synthetic biology and bioengineering; Public and stakeholder perceptions on emerging technology; Projects investigating applications and/or impacts of environmental policy; Environmental ethics and politics; Bioethics and biotechnology policy; Social and ethical challenges of sustainability; Sustainability politics; Socio-economic impacts of sustainability innovation (e.g. renewable energy; carbon capture); Sociology of science and innovation; Philosophy of science and innovation; History of science and innovation;
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Kyla
Student
Graduation Year
2027
Project review
“It was definitely an enthralling experience. I have always dreamt of using my knowledge in the sciences to innovate a helpful tool for the environment, especially for my local region, South Korea. Being able to take the first step in creating such a solution has been such an honor and definitely an enriching experience.”
About my mentor
“I really enjoyed my time with my mentor. Dalton was always engaged and helped me with the entire process of writing a research paper. With his prior experience, we were able to build up on each other's ideas and he guided me in the best possible direction.”
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