Essays about: "food waste sorting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words food waste sorting.

  1. 1. Relationship between waste management in student accommodation and students' knowledge of waste management in relation to energy transition

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Yong Lin; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Energy Transition; Waste Management; Waste Sorting; Pearson’s correlation coefficient; Student Accommodation;

    Abstract : In the context of the current energy transition and sustainable development, the promotion of waste separation and waste management is a good means of promoting the energy transition. Waste, when recycled, can contribute to the energy transition in many ways, for example by generating electricity, heating, recycling into raw materials for reuse and producing biofuels. READ MORE

  3. 2. Recyclability by Design for Multilayer Plastic Flexible Packaging

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Sonika Singh; [2020]
    Keywords : Recyclability by design; multilayer flexible packaging; PE; PP; plastic recycling; circular plastic economy; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Various recyclability by design (RBD) guidelines for multilayer plastic flexible packaging (MPFP) were assessed for consistency among parameter values. 9% consistency was observed, which is on the lower end of devised consistency scale. READ MORE

  4. 3. How Can Unit Pricing Be Employed and Improve Municipal Waste Management in Shanghai?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Lan Li; [2020]
    Keywords : Pay As You Throw; Unit Pricing; Municipal Solid Waste Management; Source Separation; Waste Reduction; Recycling Behavior; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : China is on a transition to waste management charging reform and pursuing effective eco-nomic incentives on an individual level. Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT)/Unit pricing is recog-nized as an important and effective means to waste prevention and source segregation ren-dered by the government mostly in the developed countries. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Potential of Reducing Carbon Footprint Through Improved Sorting

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Fredrika Olsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Waste composition analysis; life cycle analysis; carbon footprint; residual waste; food waste; plastic packaging; Plockanalys; livscykelanalys; klimatavtryck; restavfall; matavfall; plastförpackningar;

    Abstract : Almost five million tonnes of household waste was generated in Sweden in 2018, half of which was residual waste sent for incineration with energy recovery. For materials that can not be recycled or biologically treated, incineration with energy recovery is considered a preferred management option. READ MORE

  6. 5. Providing meaningful waste feedback to larger grocery stores to promote sustainable development

    University essay from KTH/Medieteknik och interaktionsdesign, MID

    Author : Sofie Nyström; [2017]
    Keywords : interface; visualization; coop; waste; feedback; sustainable development;

    Abstract : The role of the food retailer within sustainable consumption and production has been described as essential in the food production chain, with the possibility of affecting both producers and consumers to make greener choices. Logistic operations happening in the store are also important to ensure sustainable development, such as recycling. READ MORE