Essays about: "sustainable IT consumption"
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1. Shifting focus from yields to food supply : an evaluation of the ‘number of people fed per hectare’ indicator at farm and national level
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : The challenge of feeding a growing global population while reducing the pressure on climate and ecosystems has gained much attention in research over the last decades. A crucial yet often overlooked aspect in research addressing this complex challenge is the efficiency of food production in meeting nutritional needs within the constraints of global cropland resources. READ MORE
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2. Deep reinforcement learning for automated building climate control
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskapAbstract : The building sector is the single largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, making it a natural focal point for reducing energy consumption. More efficient use of energy is also becoming increasingly important for property managers as global energy prices are skyrocketing. READ MORE
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3. Life Cycle Assessment : a comparison of fossil energy use and climate impact on small scale manufacturing and large scale conventional manufacturing of textile toys
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and TechnologyAbstract : This study conducts a Life Cycle Assessment to compare the environmental impacts, specifically climate impact and fossil fuel use, of textile toys produced in China and Sri Lanka. Through evaluating large-scale industrial production in China against small-scale, handcrafted production in Sri Lanka, it identifies the considerable environmental footprint of cotton production in both scenarios. READ MORE
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4. Sustainable consumption in a consumer society. A study of sustainable consumption policy in Sweden 1992–2022.
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historiaAbstract : This thesis explores how the topic of sustainable consumption has been discussed in Swedish policy-making between 1992–2022 by analysing policy documents including government official reports, government bills and government communications. The aim of the thesis is to understand how consumption has been discussed and problematised from a sustainability perspective in Sweden over time. READ MORE
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5. Consumer’s intentions vs behaviors regarding sustainability: A Study performed in Sweden
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomiAbstract : The research examines the different factors that affect the consumer's purchase decisions regarding sustainable products, it investigates the factors that cause the gap between their intentions and actual action taken regarding sustainability. In addition, this research delves into the nuanced interplay of individual attitudes, social expectations, and environmental awareness. READ MORE