Essays about: "BIODEGRADABLE WASTE"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 37 essays containing the words BIODEGRADABLE WASTE.
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11. Investigating the use of plastic bags in Lagos, Nigeria
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Lagos State in Nigeria is faced with the massive problem of waste from plastic bags which causes the yearly flooding displacing thousands of residents and causes diseases like malaria. Plastic bags which became popular because of their versatility, affordability and durability have now become a major source of environmental degradation requiring the use of more environmentally friendly alternatives like Jute, woolen bags, and biodegradable types of plastic. READ MORE
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12. Converting Poultry Feather Waste into Bioplastics using Green Modifying Agents
University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för analys och syntesAbstract : Handling of problematic waste material, and the use of fossil-based and non-biodegradable plastics are two major sustainability challenges. By developing solutions that convert waste material to bioplastics, it is possible to address both these issues. READ MORE
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13. Evaluation of joint formation on cellulosic surfaces
University essay from KTH/MaterialvetenskapAbstract : Environmental issues are more and more present in our societies. Pollution engendered by plastic waste have drastically increased these past decades, causing several threats to the ecosystem. Therefore, the need of new biodegradable plastics to replace the actual petroleum-based ones is urgent. READ MORE
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14. Fibers and Textiles Produced from Chitin and Chitosan : A Literature Study For Different Production Methods
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : Ökningen av världspopulationen har orsakat en ökad avfallsgenerering. Avfallet kan innehålla betydelsefulla ämnen, vilka kan användas som råvaror i många olika material och för olika ändamål. READ MORE
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15. Fly larvae composting of fibrous food industry waste : impact of pre-treatment
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : With increasing population worldwide comes higher demands of food and greater waste generation. Effective ways for safe nutrient recycling and waste treatment are thus needed to minimize the human impact on the environment. READ MORE