Essays about: "Waste management human development"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 essays containing the words Waste management human development.

1. 1. An Analysis of E-Waste Collection Across Countries

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Felix Liljhagen; Aron Rehnberg; [2024-02-12]
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   Abstract : In line with technological development, electronic waste has become the world's fastest-growing waste category, increasing three times faster than the world's population. Although e-waste legislation covers about 66% of the world's population, the global recycling rate for e-waste is only 20%. READ MORE

3. 2. Development of a waste sorting system in Morrumbene, Mozambique : Exploring how to engage a community in waste sorting

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Julia Ramm; Jenny Sjöstrand; [2023]
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   Abstract : This abstract presents a Master’s Thesis in Industrial Design Engineering conducted on behalf of Project Vita, a non-profit organisation working in Morrumbene, Mozambique. The aim of the project was to develop an implementable waste sorting system that would align with the customs of the community and serve as a foundation for a more advanced solid waste management system. READ MORE

4. 3. Sustainable textile management and business practices among small scale fashion brands in Indonesia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Maria Yartseva; [2023]
   Keywords : Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The current fashion and textile industry is one of the largest contributors to climate change and environmental degradation. The industry uses toxic dyes and chemicals to cultivate, manufacturing and processing stages. READ MORE

5. 4. Changing everyday waste sorting practices : a qualitative study of the relation between organisational strategic communication and everyday waste sorting practices in Sweden

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Emilia Hultman; [2023]
   Keywords : Strategic communication; social practice theory; environmental communication; waste sorting practices; municipal waste management; social change;

   Abstract : All EU member states are supposed to meet the EU goals for material recycling of consumer packaging waste. Despite having established systems for collection of packaging waste and recycling processes, Sweden has not been able to reach these goals. READ MORE

6. 5. Tribolysis : – Reaction of Aromatic Halides for Potential Dehalogenation

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

   Author : Oluwaseunnla P. Adelusi; [2022]
   Keywords : Tribolysis; Tribology; Mechanochemical Processing; Dehalogenation; Dechlorination; Remediation; Persistent Organic Pollutants; POPs; Polychlorinated biphenyls; PCBs; Dichlorotoluene ;

   Abstract : Out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015, chemicals and waste management are obtainable under six. Improper and unsafe disposal of toxic chemicals into the environment affects life below water (SDG 14), human health and well-being (SDG 7), and clean water and sanitation (SDG 6). READ MORE