The purpose of this study was to investigate manual performance and thermal responses during low work intensity in persons wearing standard protective clothing in the petroleum industry when they were exposed to a range of temperatures (5, –5, –15 and –25°C) that are relevant to environmental conditions for petroleum industry personnel in northern regions. Twelve men participated in the study. ...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the processes of value creation and appropriation among companies in a reverse clothing supply chain. Design/methodology/approach: This research is based on an inductive case study approach at fashion retailers, charity organisations, commercial recyclers, and specialised sorting companies involved in take back schemes for used clothes in the rev...