SDGs and Circularity in Fashion Industry: Bruneian Perspective Based on Basic Values

Abstract

The fashion industry is facing significant textile waste, with millions of textiles ending up in landfills annually. Overconsumption of textiles and clothes due to fast fashion trends has negative environmental impacts. Transitioning to a circular economy is crucial for minimizing environmental impact and addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the United Nations' 2030 Agenda. This study investigates the adoption of Circular Economy practices and SDGs awareness in second-hand clothing. Using IBM SPSS Statistics Software and Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression, the study models consumer behaviors, and attitudes by investigating the influence of four key components from Schwartz's theory of basic values: Self-Transcendence, Conservation, Self-Enhancement, and Openness to Change, which serve as the foundation for the three distinct models. The findings show that the underlines the impact the impact of consumer values in affecting behaviors and attitudes towards second-hand clothing.