Essays about: "waste problems"

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  1. 1. Food Banks: An eco-social solution? Critical perspectives on food charity in Europe

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Pauline Rittel; [2023-11-03]
    Keywords : food banks; Europe; Doughnut model; eco-social research; sustainability;

    Abstract : This aim of this thesis was to investigate food banking organisations as part of food charity on different governance levels within the EU in relation to aspects of sustainability. The Doughnut model after Raworth (2017) as an element of eco-social research is employed as theoretical underpinning to explore the organisational positioning regarding the societal problems of food waste and food insecurity, as well as the solutions that the organisations envision in relation to sustainability. READ MORE

  3. 2. Could Organic waste be a solution for food security in India? : an interview study on the opportunities and barriers of city compost adoption in Maharashtra

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Felix Möhlendick; [2023]
    Keywords : Compost; India; Maharashtra; Soil fertility; Adoption; sustainable farming; circular economy; waste management;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to identify different barriers and opportunities that might be influencing farmers in their decision to adopt city compost. To identify relevant factors I conducted semi structured interviews with farmers and relevant stakeholders. READ MORE

  4. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF USING RECYCLED MATERIALS IN WALL INSULATION : Energy management for sustainable cities, ETC building project.

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Karima Alothman alsaghir; [2023]
    Keywords : Residual buildings; Walls insulation; Recycled materials; Thermal conductivity; IDAICE software; Climate-smart building; Thermo-environmental assessment; Thermo-economic assessment.;

    Abstract : Recycled material has attracted extensive interest due to its positive impact on decarbonization in the building sector. At the same time, utilizing these materials is limited. The main objective of this degree project is to provide a better understanding of recycled materials and their role in environmental and economic aspects. READ MORE

  5. 4. Understanding factors related to food waste in Swedish primary schools

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

    Author : Roula Yandem; Fatima Fkhir; [2023]
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    Abstract : Production and consumption of food have several environmental impacts, regardless of the type of food production. However, food production can have a particularly large impact on the environment, as it often causes pollution and spreads harmful contaminants in nature. READ MORE

  6. 5. Analysing the EU textile and clothing material flow with an emphasis on reuse-based value chains

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Paula Henrietta Herzberg; Fabian Pirrwitz; [2023]
    Keywords : System Dynamics; Reuse based value chains; Circular Economy; Waste Management.;

    Abstract : Textile waste amounts and its utilization are pressing problems in the EU today, with further expected worsening as legislations come into play, increasing collection rates. The EU strives towards a more sustainable future, however this future might entail initial disimprovement, as consumption and disposal behaviour are further expected to increase. READ MORE