Essays about: "plastic packaging"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 117 essays containing the words plastic packaging.
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1. The effects of weight-based waste tariff on recycling quantities
University essay from Umeå universitet/NationalekonomiAbstract : In this paper, I investigate households’ participation in recycling schemes given the pricing policy applied by the municipal waste management organisation. This study aims to provide insights into the effect financial incentive policy has on the recycling quantities of packaging materials. READ MORE
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2. Formulation and characterisation of novel edible-packaging for fruits and vegetables
University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)Abstract : This master's thesis investigated the potential of algae raw materials, specifically k-carrageenan and to a lesser extent alginate, as film-forming ingredients for the development of a novel edible packaging solutions. The project involved the testing and characterisation of several active ingredients of algal and plant origins both as extracts and as ingredients in films. READ MORE
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3. Varnishing of Fiber-based Closures
University essay from Lunds universitet/FörpackningslogistikAbstract : This research aims to investigate water-based varnishes and technologies to coat fiber-based closures to attain water barrier properties. To ensure recyclability the repulpability of coated and uncoated lids is tested. The research approach is exploratory. READ MORE
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4. Kommunal tillsyn som rör plastmaterial i kontakt med livsmedel i Norrköpings kommun
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and TechnologyAbstract : I samband med en inspektion i Norrköpings kommun, uppmärksammades att kontroll av material som kommer i kontakt med livsmedel behöver mer kontroll. Via min roll som miljö-/hälsoskyddsinspektör på livsmedelsenheten i Norrköpings kommun initierade jag därför den här studien med syfte att få en övergripande bild av hur väl livsmedelsverksamheter i Norrköping uppfyller lagstiftningens krav när det gäller material och produkter avsedda att komma i kontakt med livsmedel. READ MORE
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5. Reduce, Reuse, Reshape - Evaluating EU Policies on plastic for sustainable transition of plastic packaging system to align with the 3Rs
University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUSAbstract : The global surge in plastic production, particularly single-use packaging, has triggered pressing environmental and health concerns. Addressing this crisis necessitates transformative shifts within the plastic packaging system, prioritizing the reduction, reuse, and recycling of plastic packaging. READ MORE