Essays about: "thesis in solid waste management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 62 essays containing the words thesis in solid waste management.

  1. 1. Development of a waste sorting system in Morrumbene, Mozambique : Exploring how to engage a community in waste sorting

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Julia Ramm; Jenny Sjöstrand; [2023]
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    Abstract : This abstract presents a Master’s Thesis in Industrial Design Engineering conducted on behalf of Project Vita, a non-profit organisation working in Morrumbene, Mozambique. The aim of the project was to develop an implementable waste sorting system that would align with the customs of the community and serve as a foundation for a more advanced solid waste management system. READ MORE

  3. 2. Strategic implementation of circular business models in developing countries

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Azusa Lindwall; [2023]
    Keywords : circular economy; multinational corporations; municipal solid waste management; recycling; developing countries; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to address the challenges of implementing circular economy (CE) practices in emerging/developing economies by harnessing the resources of multinational corporations (MNCs) to improve waste management situations in these areas of the world. A case study is conducted on a Swedish beverage carton producer operating in Thailand to examine the key challenges and strategies employed by the company to promote the recycling of used beverage cartons (UBCs) in the country. READ MORE

  4. 3. Nuclear Heritage and Memory : A Case-Study of the Potential Repository in Östhammar

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Disa Kalin; [2023]
    Keywords : Radioactive waste repositories; Knowledge management; Memory Philosophy ; Cultural heritage; Slutförvaring av radioaktivt avfall; kunskapshantering; minnen; kulturarv;

    Abstract : Den här uppsatsen hanterar ämnet om ett nukleärt arv och minne genom en fallstudie bunden till fyra identifierade aktörer. Alla fyra arbetar med etablerandet av ett slutförvar för högaktivt och långlivat radioaktivt avfall vilket förväntas vara fortsatt farligt under 100,000-tals år. READ MORE

  5. 4. Investigating the Use of Digital Twins to Optimize Waste Collection Routes : A holistic approach towards unlocking the potential of IoT and AI in waste management

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Aarati Medehal; [2023]
    Keywords : Internet of Things; Industry 4.0; Smart Cities; Artificial Intelligence; Travelling Salesman problem; Vehicle Routing Problems; Digital Twins; Waste collection; Optimization; Metaheuristics algorithms; Ant Colony Optimization; Simulated Annealing; Particle Swarm; Tabu Search; Genetic Algorithm; Ontology; Digital Twin Definition Language; Internet of Things; Industri 4.0; Smarta städer; Artificiell intelligens; Travelling Salesman problem; Vehicle Routing Problems; Digitala tvillingar; Sophämtning; Optimering; Metaheuristika algoritmer; Ant Colony optimering; Simulerad glödgning; Partikelsvärm; Tabu-sökning; Genetisk algoritm; Ontologi; Digitala tvillingar defintitionsspråk;

    Abstract : Solid waste management is a global issue that affects everyone. The management of waste collection routes is a critical challenge in urban environments, primarily due to inefficient routing. This thesis investigates the use of real-time virtual replicas, namely Digital Twins to optimize waste collection routes. READ MORE

  6. 5. Determination of semi-aerobic landfill suitability in tropical developing countries using land surface temperature : A case study of an unmanaged open dump in transition in Yangon City region, Myanmar

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

    Author : Václav Pánek; [2022]
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    Abstract : Population growth rate increases rapidly, which reflects on Municipal Solid Waste(MSW) generation rates and the accumulation in unmanaged open dumps and landfills in developing countries. Consequences of improper MSW management and treatment are not only local or regional but global since Methane (CH4) emissions are responsible for a notable part of the total anthropogenic CH4 emissions. READ MORE