Essays about: "economic activities"

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  1. 21. Product-Service Systems for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers: The Role of External Partnerships

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Pedro Scherma de Carvalho; [2023]
    Keywords : Product-Service System; Collaboration; Partnership; Barriers; Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers;

    Abstract : The current patterns of consumption are threatening the availability of natural resources. These natural resources, such as raw materials and biomass, are critical for different economic activities. ProductService System (PSS) has received attention as a solution to drive resource efficiency by extending the life cycle of products. READ MORE

  3. 22. Freedom seekers in paradise - Investigating the relationship between Swedish remote workers in Lisbon and the local population

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Adam Bergman; [2023]
    Keywords : Lifestyle Migration; Digital Nomads; Expats; Remote work; Gentrification; Lisbon; Portugal; Sweden; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In this research study, which has focused on Swedish lifestyle migrants in Lisbon (Portugal), the attitude towards the phenomenon of lifestyle migration has been investigated more deeply. Lifestyle migration is an academic concept that describes the people who are relatively privileged and who move to a cheaper country to improve their quality of life. READ MORE

  4. 23. Methods for local energy and climate planning : A Case stuudy on the Urban Community of Dunkirk

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

    Author : Sacha Thibault; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy transition - Climate and energy policy - Renewable energy - Decision-Support Tools - Local authorities; Energiomställning - Klimat- och energipolitik - Förnybar energi - Verktyg för beslutsstöd - Lokala myndigheter;

    Abstract : Energy management concerns were raised in France after the oil crisis in the 1970s. From then, the local actors developed policies to better control the energy production and consumption on the territories. Climate considerations and the need to limit greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions were then added to these energy issues in the early 2000s. READ MORE

  5. 24. Beyond the Bin: Dumpster Diving as an Alternative Consumer Practice

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Adam Christensson; Vendela Melin; [2023]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Title: Beyond the Bin: Dumpster Diving as an Alternative Consumer Practice - Investigating the Motivations and Methods of Urban Foragers Course: BUSN39 Business Administration: Degree Project in Global Marketing - Master level Authors: Adam Christensson and Vendela Melin Supervisor: Annette Cerne Keywords: Dumpster diving, Social movement, Consumer resistance, Theory of planned behavior (TPB). Purpose: The study investigates dumpster diving motivations, methods, and its role as a resistance against conventional consumption patterns. READ MORE

  6. 25. A Simulation-Based Decision Support Tool for Circularity : Remanufacturing of an Electric Machine Case Study

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Mayari Pérez Tay; [2023]
    Keywords : Simulation; remanufacturing; circular business; electric machine;

    Abstract : Over the last years, environmental concerns have grown regarding the pressure manufacturing activities exerts on natural resources. Many materials have been classified by the EU as scarce, rare earth elements found in magnets are amongst critical materials with high supply risk. READ MORE