Essays about: "related studies of plastics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words related studies of plastics.

  1. 1. Challenges to using recycled High-density polyethylene materials for pipe manufacturing

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

    Author : Lisa Erichs; [2023]
    Keywords : HDPE; Pressure pipe; Recycling; Properties; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Recycling has become increasingly relevant to solve environmental problems related to the enormous amount of plastic waste. Recycling plastic has many environmental benefits, but it is challenging to find applications where recycled plastic can provide the same functionality as virgin plastic. READ MORE

  3. 2. Burn or Return? Evaluating Deposit Return Systems for Plastic Packaging Waste in Sweden : A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Martin Forsman Hedman; [2022]
    Keywords : Resource management; reuse; deposit return scheme; circular economy; polypropylene;

    Abstract : Plastics have become an integral part of modern life and global use is expected to grow almost two- fold until 2040. 40% of European demand for plastic raw materials is driven by the packaging industry and being a cheap material, focus on waste management has historically been neglected. READ MORE

  4. 3. A VISIT TO THE PAST - CAST ALUMINIUM HOUSE CLEANING TOOLS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Mikael Lehtinen; [2021]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Unsustainable use of natural resources has been the basis for economic growth since the industrial revolution. The linear model of extraction, processing, consumption and disposal has brought significant environmental consequences such as resource scarcity, pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change. READ MORE

  5. 4. The relation between food shelf-life and environmental impact of different plastic packaging alternatives

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Federica De Agostini; [2021]
    Keywords : Barrier properties; evaluation of environmental impact; food packaging; plastics materials; simplified LCA.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The attention to the environmental impact of plastics materials used in food packaging has produced several studies in the last decade and consumers have started wondering about the utility and the functions of food packaging. In fact, the use and the production of plastic polymers cause pollution due to the disposal and to the CO2 emission. READ MORE

  6. 5. Effects of Environmental Pollutants on Gene Expression and Cellular Pathways in Model Organism

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Shrija Srinivasan; [2021]
    Keywords : DEHP; Environmental Pollutants; Genomics; Plastics; Endocrine Disruptors; PPAR; Pollutants;

    Abstract : The increasing use of plastics has elevated the risk of exposure to environmental pollutants such as plasticisers in the general population, making it necessary to understand the possible long term health consequences of the same. In this study we aim to understand how DEHP affects the gene expression in mice models and if it causes disruptions to its cellular pathways. READ MORE