Essays about: "low-income households"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 45 essays containing the words low-income households.

  1. 21. Extending the water life cycle in rural South African households: the role and potential of water reuse solutions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Tshepiso Kwena Lehutjo; [2019]
    Keywords : greywater rural household technology; vattenförsörjningsteknik; avloppsteknik; water engineering; environmental engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Despite the issue of greywater management gaining more importance around the world, espe-cially in developing countries, it still remains a challenge in non-sewered areas of South Afri-ca. For a semi-arid country, reusing greywater on a household level has great potential as an alternative water source if done properly. READ MORE

  3. 22. Mapping surplus food redistribution initiatives in Sweden and a Life Cycle Assessment of environmental, social and economic impacts of some representatives

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Pauline Bergström; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Food waste; Life Cycle Assessment; Environment; Society; Economy;

    Abstract : The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations suggest that out of all food that is produced, 1/3 ends up as food waste. In high income countries, such as Sweden, the food waste mainly originates from the last stages of the food chain, e.g. at food stores and households. READ MORE

  4. 23. A survey of recycled plastic waste as an alternative building material

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Olof Wadsö; Eric Svenmyr; [2019]
    Keywords : adequate housing; indoor climate; plastic waste; seismic behaviour; material properties; developing countries; Colombia; Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This study charts the possibilities of recycled plastic and its use as an alternative building material for low-income housing in Colombia. The building materials in the study have been compared with respect to their physical properties, the cost and how they affect the indoor climate in each building. READ MORE

  5. 24. Ambulance in Red Zones in Cape Town, South Africa : Waiting time for patients when ambulance requires armed escort

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för vård, arbetsliv och välfärd

    Author : Fia Gleby; [2018]
    Keywords : Emergency Medical Service EMS ; Ambulance; South Africa; Violence; Red zones; Patient waiting time; Response time; Sustainable Development; prehospital akutsjukvård; ambulans; Sydafrika; våld; röda zoner; patienters väntetid; svarstid; hållbar utveckling;

    Abstract : Background. In South Africa violence related crimes are frequent, and interpersonal violence is one of the most common causes of injury and death. Violence can be related to social structures, poverty and income inequality. READ MORE

  6. 25. Intersecting Accounts of Marginalisation : Financial Troubles, Single-Motherhood and Ill Health Intersections in Institutional Interactions with the Swedish Social Insurance Agency

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Emilie Rosman; [2018]
    Keywords : socio-economic marginalisation; ethno-intersectional approach; legitimacy work; Housing Allowance; Welfare System;

    Abstract : Despite of a well-established welfare state in Sweden, socio-economic and residential segregation is increasing rapidly. This has for instance been related to the neo-liberalisation of the welfare state and housing system. READ MORE