Essays about: "plastic contamination"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words plastic contamination.

  1. 1. Plastic Waste to Plate : The Journey of Microplastic into Our Food System

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Krittanont Natthaporn; [2023]
    Keywords : Microplastic pollution; plastic contamination; in the food system; food security; human health risk; infographic; dining workshop;

    Abstract : Single-use plastic packaging waste is overflowing the Earth’s surface, releasing mi- croplastics that contaminate our food. This poses serious threats and concerns to food safety and security. The project aims to raise public awareness about the issue of microplastic con- tamination in the food system. READ MORE

  3. 2. Survival of foodborne bacteria on wooden and plastic cutting boards - A laboratory protocol

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Nicole Svärd; [2023]
    Keywords : foodborne bacteria; cutting board; bacterial survival; wood; plastic; laboratory protocol;

    Abstract : The survival of foodborne bacteria on different cutting board materials has been studied and a functional laboratory protocol for further studies on the subject has been established. Six different bacteria, E. coli, S. aureus, L monocytogenes, S. READ MORE

  4. 3. From Ocean to Table: Microplastic contamination in Nordic salts

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Anna Nyika; [2023]
    Keywords : Microplastic MP ; MP pollution; plastic pollution; sea salt; rock salt; Nordics; Iceland; Denmark; plastic waste management; human health; marine environment.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Large amounts of plastic in the oceans originate from mismanaged plastic waste, and microplastics (MPs) are the most common type of waste. They can be found in household products, such as sea salts. Therefore, monitoring pollution levels is essential to improve marine health and food safety. READ MORE

  5. 4. Characterisation and Identification of Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells and the Impact of Different Culturing Media

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk cellbiologi

    Author : Sana Said Yahya; [2023]
    Keywords : Culturing media; Fetal bovine serum; Human serum; Cell proliferation; In-vitro differentiation;

    Abstract : Background: Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are multipotent cells that can differentiate into various cell types and possess immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects, making them interesting candidates for therapeutic applications. MSCs are present in small quantities in tissues like bone marrow and therefore need to be expanded while preserving their essential characteristics. READ MORE

  6. 5. From Waste To Worth: How To Optimize Industrial Plastic Waste Management? : A Case Study Of A Small To Medium-Sized Company

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

    Author : Heba Talaat Abdelaziz Mosutafa; [2023]
    Keywords : contaminated waste; EU waste hierarchy; industrial plastic waste; mixed waste;

    Abstract : Plastic waste from industries and manufacturing development poses a significant issue due to its exponential environmental and economic impacts. This study aims to optimize the industrial plastic waste management by exploring the different ways of handling this waste for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the energy production sector in line with the EU and Swedish waste directives. READ MORE