Philippine Technological Institute of

Science Arts and Trade

Exploring Sustainable Solutions: A Qualitative Case Study of

Textile Waste Disposal and Management in the Fast Fashion

Industries

A Senior High School Thesis

Presented to the Faculty of Philippine Technological Institute of

Science Arts and Trade – GMA, Cavite

In Fulfillment of the Requirement for Senior High School’s Practical

Research 1

Ma. Karmela Joy A. Cruz

Ma. Isabel C. Flores

Anny Mae S. Mateo

Syrine A. Cabasa

Ashly L. Arquio

Gerald C. Ello

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APPROVAL SHEET
In fulfillment of the requirements for practical research 1, this thesis entitled “Exploring Sustainable
Solutions: A Qualitative Case Study of Textile Waste Disposal and Management in the Fast
Fashion Industries” prepared and submitted by Ma. Karmela Joy A. Cruz, Ma. Isabel C. Flores, Anny
Mae S. Mateo, Syrine A. Cabasa, and Ashly L. Arquio, are here for approval and acceptance.

GERALD C. ELLO
Adviser

Approved in partial fulfillment of the requirement for Senior High School by the Oral Examination
Committee.

EPHRAIM ICABANDE
Chairperson

MICHAEL ATIENZA RAINIEL GORDON

Member Member

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Senior High School.

_________________ LEONORA M. GORDON
Date School Administrator

ACKNOWLEDMENT

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The researchers would like to acknowledge and to express their profound gratitude and sincerest

appreciation for the assistance rendered to them by individuals who contributed to the completion of the

study, in particular, they feel so grateful and thankful to:

To the Philippine Technological Institute of Science Arts and Trade, GMA, for serving as a

tool for us to learn how to do this study very well and for giving a real opportunity to accomplish this

study, thank you so much.

We would like thank and express our sincere gratitude to our research adviser, Mr. Gerald C.

Ello, for his unending support, encouragement and belief that we can do and finish our work. We are so

much thankful, and we really appreciated his patience and all his hard works to guide, review and give

valuable feedbacks to improve this research paper. He had been a great mentor who had mold our first

ever learning and experience in doing a research paper and how to be a right researcher.

We would like to acknowledge too, the School Administrator, our Teachers especially our

Class Adviser. Ms. Grace Rivera, for their overwhelming support to all of us, and their trust and belief

that we will finish this research paper, thank you so much our dear administrator and teachers.

To the Panelists, who stood before the researcher and uttered scholarly

suggestions and constructive comments for the completion of this study.

To our School Mates, who always lend us help regarding in some things that

we doesn’t know, thank you.

To our Family and Friends, for their love, care, and support and for staying in

our side always, thank you so much and we love you all.

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And most especially to our Almighty God for His grace and mercy, we are

beyond blessed and grateful, all glory to you!

God bless everyone!

-The Researchers

ABSTRACT

Title of Research : EXPLORING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS: A QUALITATIVE

CASE STUDY OF TEXTILE WASTE DISPOSAL AND

MANAGEMENT IN THE FAST FASHION INDUSTRIES

Name of : Cruz, Ma. Karmela Joy A.

Researchers Flores, Ma. Isabel C.

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Mateo, Anny Mae S.

Cabasa, Syrine A.

Arquio, Ashly L.

Track : Academic

Strand : Accountancy, Business and Management

School : Philippine Technological Institute of Science Arts

and Trade

Adviser : Mr. Gerald C. Ello

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Fast fashion is a significant problem in modern society, resulting in a rise in textile waste and

environmental impact. The purpose of this research is to look into how fast fashion companies handle

textile waste. To gain insights from a manufacturer in the fast fashion industry, a semi-structured

interview strategy was used, allowing them to express their experiences. This study concludes that there

are organizations that recycle textile waste into functional products. The findings emphasize the

significance of raising awareness about the importance of repurposing textile waste to reduce its

environmental impact.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page............................................................................................................................I

Approval Sheet...................................................................................................................II

Acknowledgement .............................................................................................................III

Abstract...............................................................................................................................V

Table of Contents................................................................................................................VII

List of Tables......................................................................................................................X

List of Figures.....................................................................................................................XI

List of Appendices .............................................................................................................XII

CHAPTER I- REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND ITS PROBLEM

Introduction.............................................................................................................1

Statement of the Purpose.........................................................................................20

Theoretical Framework............................................................................................20

Conceptual Framework............................................................................................22

Scope and Delimitation...........................................................................................22

Significance of the study.........................................................................................23

Definition of Terms.................................................................................................23

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CHAPTER II- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design......................................................................................................25

Participants of the study..........................................................................................26

Instrumentation........................................................................................................26

Data Gathering Procedure.......................................................................................27

Data Analysis...........................................................................................................27

CHAPTER III- PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Research Question # 1.............................................................................................29

Research Question # 2.............................................................................................30

Research Question # 3.............................................................................................32

CHAPTER IV- SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary..................................................................................................................34

Findings...................................................................................................................35

Conclusions.............................................................................................................36

Recommendations...................................................................................................37

References..........................................................................................................................38

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Appendices……………………………………………………………………………… 48

Certification (grammarian)…………………………………………………………… 62

Curriculum Vitae…………………………………………….………………………….. 63

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………... 22

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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A: Ethical Consideration………………………………………………….. 49

Appendix B: Letter for Validator…………………………………………………....... 52

Appendix C: Transcriptions of Interview…………………………………………….. 53

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