Essays about: "plastföroreningar"

Found 3 essays containing the word plastföroreningar.

1. 1. Microplastics in Scanian wetlands : Sege river & Kävlinge river

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Ludvig Stoltz; Pernilla Leijon; [2023]
   Keywords : plastic pollution; wetlands; microplastics; Scania; density separation; plastföroreningar; våtmarker; mikroplaster; Skåne; flotteringsmetod;

   Abstract : It is estimated that 75 million tons of plastics waste is currently in the ocean and expects to increase in line with plastic consumption. Plastic items in natural or aquatic environments are fragmented into smaller pieces called microplastics. Microplastics can enter rivers and lakes through sewage water to end up in wetlands where they sediment. READ MORE

3. 2. Sources of ocean plastic pollution and pathways to develop sustainable plastic use : A Minor Field Study conducted in Cape Town, South Africa

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

   Author : Alma Hammarberg; Agnes Ritzer; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Plastic pollution has become a pressing environmental issue worldwide, affecting coastal areas and marine ecosystems. This study focuses on the extent and consequences of plastic waste in Cape Town, aiming to provide insights into its sources, distribution, and potential mitigation strategies. READ MORE

4. 3. Optimizingthe placement of cleanup systems for marine plastic debris : Amulti-objective approach

   University essay from KTH/Optimeringslära och systemteori

   Author : Stina Karlsson; Anisa Nordén; [2018]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Marine plastic pollution is a pervasive problem and is estimated to only increase over the coming years. The realization of this has made several actors take action, of which one is the Danish Hydraulic Institute. READ MORE