Essays about: "plastic packaging"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 117 essays containing the words plastic packaging.

  1. 11. The impact of green taxes on waste reduction – A case study of the impact of two Spanish taxes to support the transition to a Circular Economy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Lucía Cañas Rivera; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Green Taxes; Landfill; LRSC; Plastic; SMEs; Waste;

    Abstract : The current global waste problem presents significant challenges worldwide, and Spain is no different. Factors such as rapid urbanization, population growth, intensive agriculture, linear production models, and changing consumption patterns contribute to the upward trend in waste generation. READ MORE

  3. 12. Circular Food Systems : A content and discourse analysis of the Swedish case

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Erik Bojö; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : As most sectors today, the food sector is discussing how it can contribute towards a more sustainable society. One model that has received increased attention over the last decade is the circular economy (CE). READ MORE

  4. 13. Prediction of Plastic Fragments in Recycled Paper Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Fidan Alieva; [2023]
    Keywords : Near-infrared spectroscopy; paper packaging; barrier materials; recycling; multivariate data analysis; Nära-infraröd spektroskopi; pappersförpackningar; barriärmaterial; återvinning; multivariat dataanalys;

    Abstract : Sustainability has gained a lot of attention in the field of research. Researchers and consumers both prioritize sustainability and environmental issues over previously dominant materials, such as plastic. Packaging and disposable items that used to be made of plastic have largely been replaced with paper. READ MORE

  5. 14. Paper vs Plastic: A comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of two flower packaging solutions

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Marianna Chatzopoulou; [2023]
    Keywords : Corrugated board; Greenhouse gas emissions; Life Cycle Assessment; Packaging; Plastic; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : The concept of sustainability is currently a prominent topic of discussion within the field of packaging. In the context of numerous product manufacturing enterprises, the integration of sustainability principles into their operational framework is often perceptible to external observers solely through the packaging of the final product. READ MORE

  6. 15. Exploring the industrial packaging of components for complex electrical products and its sustainability and circularity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Felix Strömberg; Tirouvassavy Tirougnanassambandamourty; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master’s thesis explores the sustainability and the circularity of industrial packaging of components for complex electronic products. The research aims to gain insight into the structure of the packaging system between the suppliers and the manufacturers (EMS) and evaluate its circularity to identify the opportunities and challenges for future improvement. READ MORE