Essays about: "environmental qualities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 197 essays containing the words environmental qualities.

  1. 1. Testing a contemplative landscape method to design a stress-reducing therapeutic landscape for the Mellanorrlands Hospice

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

    Author : Anna Artemeva; [2024]
    Keywords : Therapeutic garden; contemplation; stress reduction; palliative care; hospice centre;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the effectiveness of the Contemplative Landscape Method (CLM) in designing a stress-reducing therapeutic landscape for Mellanorrlands Hospice, aimed at improving the well-being of palliative care patients. With the increasing importance of palliative care due to an ageing population and the growing demand for hospice services, this study addresses the pressing need for therapeutic landscapes that make a positive contribution to the emotional and psychological health of patients and staff. READ MORE

  3. 2. Bridging Nature and Care : nurturing Individuals with Dementia in a Residential Care Facility in Denmark

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Mia Therese Trnka; [2024]
    Keywords : quality Evaluation Tool; nature-based care culture; principal Model of Four Zones of Contact with the Outdoors; nature-based dementia care; key-players in nature-based care cultures; healthcare professionals; supporting environments in residential care facilities; nature-based interventions;

    Abstract : The global demographic shift towards an aging population, with a projected 22% of the world over 60 by 2050, presents a significant challenge because of the soaring rates of dementia, carrying profound economic, political, and social consequences. Research emphasizes the potential of naturebased interventions in improving the well-being of individuals with dementia. READ MORE

  4. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Sustainability Reports of Volvo Cars

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Sara Battistella; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : automotive; critical discourse analysis; environment; organisational communication; sustainability; sustainability reporting; swedishness; Volvo Cars;

    Abstract : Companies communicate the impact of their corporate activities through sustainability reports, disclosing their environmental engagement. Critical studies on sustainability reporting have highlighted that environmental reporting practices participate in the construction of the definition of environmental responsibility. READ MORE

  5. 4. Analyzing Raw Material Characteristics for Composite and Bio-composite preparation and Assessing Environmental Impacts through LCA

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Lakshay Vashist; [2023]
    Keywords : Plastic; Polymers; Composites; Bio-composites; Synthetic Fibers; Natural Fibers; Mechanical Properties; Life Cycle Assessment LCA ; Plast; polymerer; kompositer; biokompositer; syntetiska fibrer; naturliga fibrer; mekaniska egenskaper; livscykelanalys LCA ;

    Abstract : With the population expected to grow dramatically in the future. The existing state of the ecosystem appears to be worse in the future. One of the key culprits that has been wreaking havoc on the ecosystem is the use of plastic that is used to produce composites. READ MORE

  6. 5. Bracing for Impact : An Exploration into the Impact Startup Phenomenon

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Caitlin Malloy Grave; Rebecca Kronvall Nino de Guzman; [2023]
    Keywords : Entrepreneurship; Startups; Impact Startups; Content Analysis; Sustainability; Sustainable Startup; Sustainable Innovation; Green Business; Entrepreneurial Ventures; Social; Environmental; TBL; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : The recently coined term, Impact Startup, and its rising popularity on the global scene proves its importance as a subject of research. As startups are considered key players in changing the status quo and breaking barriers, they are considered crucial in overcoming some of the most evident issues of today. READ MORE