Donna Cleveland
@aut.ac.nz
Associate Head of Learning and Teaching, School of Future Environments
Auckland University of Technology
Dr Donna Cleveland is currently the Head of Learning and Teaching for the School of Future Environments. Donna is also the Programme Director for the Bachelor of Creative Technologies and a Senior Lecturer on the Bachelor of Creative Technologies Programme within the School of Future Environments at Auckland University of Technology. Donna teaches design theory and practice across a multitude of disciplinary subjects. Donna is passionate about student-led learning and excited to be involved in the education of emerging designers. Donna practices interactive strategies for learning, demonstrates critical thinking in design education, engages culture in learning and is committed to developing innovative and engaging styles of learning and teaching.
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Rajkishore Nayak, Donna Cleveland, Giang Tran, and Frances Joseph
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
AbstractThe fashion and textile manufacturing sectors are increasingly focusing on innovative raw materials that are renewable and biodegradable. Such materials not only mitigate environmental impacts but also prevent resource depletion. Bacterial cellulose (BC) has emerged as a prime candidate, derivable from a variety of natural ingredients such as tea and coffee in addition to a sugar source in presence of the bacterial microorganisms. Numerous studies have established the potential of BC in future fashion, and some brands have already started to utilise BC as a sustainable raw material. The applications of BC ranges from basic clothing and accessories to wearable electronics. This paper discusses the scope of BC in fashion and textiles, positioning it as a sustainable alternative to conventional materials. We present a comprehensive scoping review, covering the unique properties of BC, the factors influencing its production, and its applications in textile, clothing, and footwear over the past decade. The advantages of BC in fashion are manifold: zero-waste manufacturing, reliance on renewable sources, diminished environmental pollution, and biodegradability. Furthermore, the use of BC aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 6, 7, 12, 13 and 15. However, there exist challenges pertaining to production costs, scalability, and quality, in addition to the imperative of harnessing food waste streams instead of contending for human food resources. Addressing these challenges is vital to cement BC’s position as a pivotal sustainable material in future fashion.
Mitali Nautiyal, Frances Joseph, Amabel Hunting, and Donna Cleveland
Informa UK Limited
Mitali Nautiyal, Amabel Hunting, Frances Joseph, and Donna Cleveland
MDPI AG
Throughout a garment’s life cycle, the use and end-of-life phases are crucial in determining its environmental impact, due to the resources that would be utilised and waste produced during maintenance and disposal. Consumption patterns differ among countries and cultures; however, in New Zealand, there is limited published information to date. To address this gap, an anonymous online poll was conducted examining laundry practices, lifetime wear events and disposal practices for woollen and synthetic-blend knitted jumpers, which are predominantly used as winter clothing in New Zealand. The survey revealed considerable differences in the ways woollen and synthetic garments were worn, maintained and discarded. Over its lifetime, although woollen garments were worn a greater number of times, they were washed less. At the end of life, both types of jumpers showed significant reuse percentages. This information is useful for accurately modelling the inventory needed for assessing the environmental implication of apparel, using the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology. By comparing New Zealand’s washing and disposal practises to those of other countries, this study found significant differences, highlighting the need for country-specific data for future LCAs.
Aleksandra Novikova, Frances Joseph, and Donna Cleveland
Informa UK Limited