The textile and clothing (T&C) value chain is one of the most polluting in the world and one that produces the most waste. It is, therefore, important to encourage the circular economy (CE) model in this sector to reduce pollution, mitigate the effects of waste production, and, consequently, increase environmental sustainability. Leveraging end-consumer engagement in a CE mindset in the T&C sector is crucial, a...
The textile and clothing (T&C) value chain is one of the most polluting in the world and one that produces the most waste. It is, therefore, important to encourage the circular economy (CE) model in this sector to reduce pollution, mitigate the effects of waste production, and, consequently, increase environmental sustainability. Leveraging end-consumer engagement in a CE mindset in the T&C sector is crucial, a...
The textile and clothing industry sector has today a big environmental impact, not only due to the consumption of water and the use of toxic chemicals but also due to the increasing levels of textile waste. One way to reduce the problem is to circularise the, currently linear, textile and clothing value chain, by using discarded clothes as raw material for the production of new clothes, transforming it into a m...
INTRODUCTION: With the continuous growth of cities and its demography, the number of vehicles has also increased in the cities which contributes to a greater difficulty in finding parking spaces. The time it takes for a citizen to find a free space in a car park can be tiring and contributes negatively to the level of air pollution. Smart Parking solutions intend to address this issue by proposing systems that,...
The digital transformation applied to museum's context is somehow usual nowadays, presenting many benefits to the visitors. However, most of the applications provide static and basic information that is not appealing nor promotes the involvement of the visitor in the tour. This paper proposes an architecture of a location-based content delivery inside a museum, based on a dynamic approach that promotes the visi...
Nowadays it is important to know the origins of most products, not only for public health reasons, with regard to food products, but also because of the increasing people's awareness of environmental and social aspects, posing new challenges in the quality of products and their environmental impact. Food traceability information must be collected throughout the supply chain, and be registered on a platform exte...
Nowadays it is very important to understand the origins of most products because there is an increased product quality challenge and awareness from the customers about environmental and social aspects. Food traceability information must reach customers where they need to choose which products to buy. One of the best ways to provide this traceability information for the customers is to add kiosks on the points o...
New media, such as projections using the video mapping technique, are increasingly used in public spectacles, attracting many viewers. However, most video mapping spectacles are highly focused on special effects and visual appeal, rarely focusing on the visual narrative with the aim of communicating and diffusing historical knowledge. Interested in the unexplored potential of using this technique, the project w...
Many higher education institutions, namely engineering and applied sciences schools have been adopting innovative, active learning methodologies, not only to respond to contemporary world challenges, but to prepare students to be professionals capable of responding to the demands of the new society. One of methodologies that has gained acceptance over the last decade is project-based learning (PjBL), which is b...