Essays about: "industry waste management"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 236 essays containing the words industry waste management.

  1. 21. The environmental benefits of relocating buildings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för bygg- och miljöteknologi; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Harald Lidström; Anders Söderström; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : As the climate on earth deteriorates, actions are carried out within Europe to limit the amount of hazardous emissions to lower the environmental consequences due to greenhouse gases. A significant proportion of the emissions can be linked to the construction sector and its use of virgin resources. READ MORE

  3. 22. Digital Product Passports: Exploring Product information and its role in fostering the Circular Economy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Sunitha Kopparapu; Abhishansa Sharma; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Sustainability; Digital Product Passport; Product Information; Transparency; Traceability; Recyclability; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The Circular Economy (CE) came into existence due to the increasing environmental concerns produced by the legacy linear economy which consumes too many resources and generates a lot of waste. The CE is initiated on the ideas of reducing, reusing, and recycling resources by utilising the product information. READ MORE

  4. 23. Circular Construction : A Study of Reuse Practices in the Construction Industry from a Consultant´s Perspective

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

    Author : Johan Åberg; Jacob Foconi; [2023]
    Keywords : Reuse; Circular Economy; Construction Industry; Resource Use; Embodied Environmental Impact; Återbruk; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Byggbranschen; Resursanvändning; Inbäddad Miljöpåverkan;

    Abstract : In light of the need to reduce resource usage and mitigate the climate impact of the Swedish construction industry, the adoption of reusing secondary materials has gained significant attention as an alternative construction process. This approach not only addresses environmental concerns, but also aims to transition from the prevailing "make-take-waste" system of resource management. READ MORE

  5. 24. 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

  6. 25. Reuse and recycling of concrete : Economic barriers and possible opportunities for future profitability

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Julia Knutsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Reuse; Recycling; Circular economy; Construction industry; Building material; Concrete industry;

    Abstract : Today, the world's natural ecosystems are threatened by increased extraction of raw materials andgreenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. One of the drivers of this problem is the impact fromindustries through their production. A possible strategy to reduce pressure on natural ecosystems is toincrease the use of industrial ecosystems. READ MORE