Essays about: "plastic packaging"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 117 essays containing the words plastic packaging.

1. 6. 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. 7. Quality Assurance of Recycled HDPE in the Plastic Packaging Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

   Author : Tora Abrahamsson; Juliana Kalling; [2023]
   Keywords : Thermoforming; Plastics; Recycling; Packaging Industry; HDPE; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The recycling of plastic has the potential to support circular material use, thus decreasing the need for virgin plastics. However, there is an existing issue with assuring quality of recycled plastic materials, causing finished products to perform with poorer properties and unexpected deviations. READ MORE

4. 8. Mapping and analysing the current waste paper recycling system in Europe for a new fiber-based packaging material

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Hande Seker Cakal; [2023]
   Keywords : Separate waste collection; material recovery; material recycling; extended producer responsibility; fiber-based cushioning packaging; Separat avfallsinsamling; materialåtervinning; utökat producentansvar; fiberbaserad dämpningsförpackning;

   Abstract : Fiber-based packaging has emerged as an alternative to plastic packaging, driven by concerns regarding environmental impact and excessive usage of plastic. In response to market trends favouring circular packaging solutions, Stora Enso is preparing to introduce Papira, an innovative fiber-based cushioning packaging material, in Europe. READ MORE

5. 9. Quality Assurance of Recycled HDPE in the Plastic Packaging Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

   Author : Juliana Kalling; Tora Abrahamsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Thermoforming; Plastics; Recycling; Packaging Industry; HDPE; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The recycling of plastic has the potential to support circular material use, thus decreasing the need for virgin plastics. However, there is an existing issue with assuring quality of recycled plastic materials, causing finished products to perform with poorer properties and unexpected deviations. READ MORE

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

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Tirouvaasavy Tirougnanassambandamourty; Felix Strömberg; nil nil; nil nil; [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