Lasting Design Brief
In the Lasting project, we have found that product longevity is shaped by complex ‘product ecosystems’, encompassing not only related products in the market and… Read More »Lasting Design Brief
New article on consumers’ and businesses’ conflicting narratives on product longevity
In an article published in the journal Resources, Conservation and Recycling, SIFO researchers Lisbeth Løvbak Berg and Marie Hebrok explore the narratives surrounding product longevity.… Read More »New article on consumers’ and businesses’ conflicting narratives on product longevity
Invitation to seminar “Beyond fast fashion” 14th of May, 2024
Global clothing consumption has doubled in 20 years, becoming an environmental disaster. What can we do to reduce clothing production and related environmental impacts? We… Read More »Invitation to seminar “Beyond fast fashion” 14th of May, 2024
Webinar: Kamila Krych presents “Evaluating the current Norwegian clothing system and a circular alternative”
Kamila Krych will present the paper “Evaluating the current Norwegian clothing system and a circular alternative” on March 28th 2024, on 6 PM CET. The… Read More »Webinar: Kamila Krych presents “Evaluating the current Norwegian clothing system and a circular alternative”
Lasting exhibition: Beyond fast fashion
The global clothing consumption has doubled in 20 years and has become an environmental villain. How did that happen? And what is the most environmentally… Read More »Lasting exhibition: Beyond fast fashion
New publication: The Impact of Modes of Acquisition on Clothing Lifetimes
This book chapter written by Kirsi Laitala, Ingun Grimstad Klepp, and Lisbeth Løvbak Berg is published in Recycling and Lifetime Management in the Textile and… Read More »New publication: The Impact of Modes of Acquisition on Clothing Lifetimes
Lasting final seminar: Recording and a summary
The recording of the Lasting final seminar “Lost in the masses: Is product longevity the solution?” is available below. Even though this was the final… Read More »Lasting final seminar: Recording and a summary
Podcasts
In English: What about Fast Fashion? Climate Optimists podcast with Lasting project researcher and fashion industry expert Kate Fletcher about the climate and related environmental… Read More »Podcasts
Invitation to Lasting seminar: Lost in the masses: is product longevity the solution?
Welcome to the Lasting project seminar where we will present findings from 3 years of research on product lifespans and sustainability. The project led by… Read More »Invitation to Lasting seminar: Lost in the masses: is product longevity the solution?
The current Norwegian clothing system and a circular alternative
New article analyses the environmental impacts of clothing flows in Norway and shows the saving potentials of increased reuse and sharing.