Essays about: "Adoption barrier"

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1. 1. Exploring the Power of Narratives: Shaping Sustainable Consumption of Plant-Based Food

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   Author : Alice Emanuelsson; Lisa Gustafsson; Märta Jacobsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable food consumption; Cultural branding; Plant-based foods; Seafood industry; Narratives;

   Abstract : Background: The current unsustainable situation of the seafood industry requires innovative solutions and there is an opportunity for companies to provide consumers with plant-based options which would enable them to eat seafood without harming the oceans. However, there are still several barriers keeping consumers from choosing plant-based products, such as limited knowledge, social norms, and cultural settings. READ MORE

3. 2. Evaluating the potential of circular food waste management : A focus on insect feed utilization

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Jenny Eliasson; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular economy; Circular Business Models; BSF; Mealworm; Barriers; Drivers; Cirkulär ekonomi; Circkulära affärsmodeller; Soldatfluga; Mjölmask; Barriärer; Drivkrafter;

   Abstract : Approximately a third of all food produced globally is thrown away, causing both unnecessary environmental impact and unnecessary costs for producers and consumers. Food waste occurs in all steps in the supply chain, from primary production to retail stores, restaurants, and households. READ MORE

4. 3. Identifying motivations and barriers to vegetarian diets--An exploratory study on young internationals in Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Ziyue Wang; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable food consumption; Vegetarian diet; Vegetarian motivation; Vegetarian barrier; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Our current food system is a significant contributor to anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, land and water use, biodiversity loss among other issues. In order to achieve the sustainability agendas, a shift in the food system is required. READ MORE

5. 4. Concrete Limits: A sociometabolic analysis of the feasibility of the Circular Economy approach for the concrete sector

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Nicolette Simone Wedgwood Young; [2023]
   Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The concrete sector is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions; consumes substantial amounts of natural resources and serves as a significant source of global waste. The Circular Economy approach has been put forward as the solution to these environmental issues, but the overall effectiveness of the approach has been called into question by existing research. READ MORE

6. 5. Digital Solutions and Library Outreach : Exploring the Use and Perceptions of new digital solutions in library outreach activities

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

   Author : Emma Bengtsson; [2023]
   Keywords : digital solutions; public libraries; library outreach activities; digitization; library services; access to information; diffusion of innovation;

   Abstract : As public libraries increasingly turn to digital solutions to enhance their outreach activities, it is important to understand the use and perceptions of these new solutions. This thesis explores how new digital solutions are being used and perceived by library employees when working with library outreach activities. READ MORE