Essays about: "sustainable consumption"

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1. 6. Deep reinforcement learning for automated building climate control

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Erik Snällfot; Martin Hörnberg; [2024]
   Keywords : Machine Learning; Reinforcement Learning; Deep Learning; Deep Reinforcement Learning; Building Control; Control System;

   Abstract : 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

3. 7. 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 Technology

   Author : Malin Henriksen; [2024]
   Keywords : textile toy; LCA; energy use; sustainable production; China; Sri Lanka; cotton production; fossil fuel use; GWP100;

   Abstract : 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

4. 8. 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 historia

   Author : Marie Karlsson; [2024]
   Keywords : Sustainable consumption; Consumer society; Consumer policy; Environmental policy; Policy analysis; Hållbar konsumtion; konsumtionssamhälle; konsumentpolitik; miljöpolitik; policyanalys;

   Abstract : 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

5. 9. Consumer’s intentions vs behaviors regarding sustainability: A Study performed in Sweden

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomi

   Author : Arjumand Akbar; Leen Khatib; [2024]
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   Abstract : 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

6. 10. Inflationary Pressure: Exploring the Impact of Inflation on Gen Z’s Sustainable Consumption

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Erik Jahrl; Betiel Mebrahtom; [2024]
   Keywords : Sustainable consumption; Gen Z; Inflation;

   Abstract : Background: Consumers of Gen Z are facing a reality of high inflation. With their unique characteristics and strong attitudes towards sustainability and environmental concern, this thesis is examining how their sustainable consumption is affected by inflation. READ MORE