Essays about: "plastic usage"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 59 essays containing the words plastic usage.
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6. 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 teknikAbstract : 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
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7. The plastic bag ban in Kenya : A study on consumer perceptions and attitudes following the plastic bag ban in Nairobi, Kenya
University essay fromAbstract : In 2017, Kenya's government banned plastic bags, to reduce plastic waste and protect the environment. Today Kenya has one of the strictest plastic bag bans in the world. READ MORE
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8. A Waste of Food-Waste Bags
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : It is estimated that the average Swede throws away 61 kg of food waste annually. The more food waste there is, the more food waste bags are required. Since the implementation of a tax on thin plastic bags, grocery stores have been providing fruit bags of paper as an eco-friendly alternative. READ MORE
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9. Production of polymers from a papermills wastewater using HTC substrate. : Investigating the viability of using wastewater sludge from Skoghalls’ papermill in combination with filtrate from HTC of sewage sludge to produce biological plastic producing polymers.
University essay from Karlstads universitet/Avdelningen för energi-, miljö- och byggteknikAbstract : Since their conception, plastics have been a dominant product due to the versatility of use, and readily available raw materials. However, the production and consumption of synthetic plastics have continued to increase over the years, leading to a significant rise in plastic waste and its associated environmental impacts, such as the detrimental effects plastic waste has on ecosystems, including the presence of toxic microplastics and risks to marine life, are becoming the focus of criticism. READ MORE
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10. Xylem Water Filtration
University essay from Lunds universitet/IndustridesignAbstract : This project explored the usage and effectiveness of a natural water filtration system using xylem from Picea Abies, or Norway Spruce. The project is concentrated on the region of southeast and south Asia where people suffer from water contamination, providing a concept of a water filter with comprehensive protection against waterborne diseases. READ MORE