Essays about: "Wood products producers"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words Wood products producers.

  1. 1. Characterization of Compost from Reusable Industrial Streams: : physical, Nutrient, and Microbial Properties

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Ellen Ek Moreau; [2023]
    Keywords : Spent mushroom compost; apple orchard waste; soil amendment; compost optimization; circular agriculture;

    Abstract : The increasing global population, combined with soil degradation, poses challenges to food security, and raises concerns about the excessive and long-term use of conventional fertilizers. Evaluating sustainable alternative by-products for their soil-improving properties could offer a potential solution, particularly for Swedish fruit producers who can tap into local waste streams as a circular source of plant nutrients. READ MORE

  3. 2. Trendspaning på skogsintressenter – Lärk

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Malin Ullberg; Johan Knuts; [2023]
    Keywords : samhällsvetenskaplig studie; djupintervju; miljövänligt; alternativt träslag; klimatförändring; skogsbruk;

    Abstract : Med en medeltemperatur som ökar och ett torrare klimat till följd av klimatförändringar står det svenska skogsbruket inför utmaningar. Det torrare klimatet medför en ökning av skadeinsekter som gynnas av högre temperaturer och angriper de trädslag som utgör majoriteten av det svenska skogsbruket. READ MORE

  4. 3. Industrial Requirements for Cross-Laminated Timber Manufacturing

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för skog och träteknik (SOT)

    Author : Matilda Torneport; [2021]
    Keywords : Cross-laminated timber; CLT industry; Wood species; Adhesive; Strength class; Timber grades;

    Abstract : Wood is a valuable sustainable material that meets the requirements for structural application. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is a wood-based product that is mainly used in the building industry. Due to the rapid global market increase, a number of new CLT plants are emerging worldwide and thereby a need for standardisation is more than ever. READ MORE

  5. 4. Responsible paper sourcing in a global matrix organised retail company

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Annie Sandgren; [2019]
    Keywords : CSR; paper industry; reputational risk; supply network; traceability; försörjningsnätverk; pappersindustrin; spårbarhet;

    Abstract : Pressure from regulation as well as customer demand on responsibly sourced and produced goods and services is greater than ever. IKEA is considered a bench mark company as regards CSR in global supply chains and now a system needs to be put in place to also secure responsible paper sourcing. READ MORE

  6. 5. Sustainable urban development through increased construction in wood? : a study of municipalities’ cooperation in major construction projects in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Fredrik Sjöström; [2018]
    Keywords : building materials; climate; collaboration; construction project; multi-family housing; qualitative; semi structured; sustainability; wood construction; byggmaterial; byggprojekt; flerbostadshus; hållbarhet; klimat; kvalitativ; samarbete; semistrukturerad; träbyggnation;

    Abstract : The increased awareness of the construction industry's impact on the global climate combined with the current housing shortage in Sweden has contributed to an increasing ask for more wood in construction amongst stakeholders, municipalities and politicians. In order to meet Sweden's climate goals it is necessary that new materials, technologies and working methods continue to evolve. READ MORE