Essays about: "Disposable Cups"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Disposable Cups.

  1. 1. Period product preferences – a cup half full? A study of Swedish high school students’ choice of menstrual products with a focus on sustainable, reusable products.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Tea-Maria Munk; [2023]
    Keywords : Menstrual health management; Sustainability Science; menstrual products; cross-cultural; IBM-WASH; Swedish high-school students; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The most used menstrual products in Sweden are disposable pads and tampons, contributing to plastic pollution and harmful resource use; an environmental impact that could be reduced by using reusable products, such as menstrual cups and reusable pads. This cross-sectional study of high school students in Malmö and Lund researches their menstrual product preferences and the factors that influence these. READ MORE

  3. 2. Concept development of a compression molding machine for biocomposite materials

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Gusten Perttu; Adam Larsson; [2022]
    Keywords : compression molding; biocomposite material; upcycling; machine element; standard beam cases; CAD; finite elemental analysis; hydraulics; mechanical engineering; concept generation; product development; concept development; formpress; gjutforma; biokomposit material; konceptgenerering; produktutveckling; konceptutveckling; hydraulik; finita elementanalys; återanvändning; maskinelement; maskinteknik;

    Abstract : The growing concern with the environmental impacts of disposable products has placed an emphasis on ensuring the sustainability of material systems. A shift in the selection of material can decrease the negative effects of disposable products. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Innovative Swap System - A contingent valuation study on joining a swap system with sustainable cups

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Pontus Meier; Fanny Thulin; [2020-03-03]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Contingent Valuation Method; Willingness to Pay; Theory of Planned Behaviour; Circular Economy; Disposable Cups; Reusable Cups;

    Abstract : Although awareness of the problems caused by disposables is increasing, it is not well known that recycling of paper cups is difficult. Consequently, billions of cups end up in landfills every year. READ MORE

  5. 4. Heme - Improving the Menstrual Disc

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Christina Zhou; [2019]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : For this 15 credits bachelor project in industrial design I focused on menstruation, a biological function that occurs to half of the population. I explored the disposable and reusable period care products on the mar- ket today and how many products an average menstruating person will consume and their environmental impact. READ MORE

  6. 5. Production of bio-plastic materials from apple pomace : A new application for the waste material

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

    Author : Jesper Gustafsson; Mikael Landberg; [2018]
    Keywords : Apple pomace; Orange pomace; Biodegradable; Plastics; Mechanical properties;

    Abstract : Extensive quantities of apple pomace are generated annually but disposal of this waste is still much disputed. In EU alone, 500 000 tons are produced every year. Without further treatment, the acidic character of apples with their high sugar and low protein content makes the pomace unsuitable for landfilling and animal feedstock. READ MORE