Essays about: "Ecological footprint"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 78 essays containing the words Ecological footprint.

  1. 1. Formulation and characterisation of novel edible-packaging for fruits and vegetables

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Lola Sutton; Katerina Papa; [2023]
    Keywords : algae; edible packaging; carrageenan; cucumber; REL; oxidative stress; antioxidants; food engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master's thesis investigated the potential of algae raw materials, specifically k-carrageenan and to a lesser extent alginate, as film-forming ingredients for the development of a novel edible packaging solutions. The project involved the testing and characterisation of several active ingredients of algal and plant origins both as extracts and as ingredients in films. READ MORE

  3. 2. Biogas production with Sargassum algae in Grenada : Optimization of process and market analysis

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Wed Al-Lami; Sofia Herjevik; [2023]
    Keywords : Sargassum algae; biogas; anaerobic digestion; bioenergy; Sargassotång; biogas; anaerobisk nedbrytning; bioenergi;

    Abstract : This study has been carried out within the framework of the Minor Field Studies ScholarshipProgramme (MFS), which is funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency,Sida. The field study was conducted in Grenada in the spring of 2023. READ MORE

  4. 3. Energy Consumption of Micro Frontends : A comparison of micro frontends and single-page applications

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

    Author : Maja Tennander; [2023]
    Keywords : Micro frontends; Microservices; Frontend development; Sustainability; Energy consumption; Micro-frontend-applikationer; Mikrotjänster; Frontend-utveckling; Hållbarhet; Energiförbrukning;

    Abstract : To combat climate change, an important part is reducing our energy consumption and the greenhouse gas emissions caused by it. Therefore, it is important that developers get the means to understand how the different development approaches and tools they use affect the ecological footprint of the systems they develop. READ MORE

  5. 4. Resource efficient manufacturing within the steel industry : A study of the approaches utilized by steel manufacturers to optimize resource efficiency

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Alan Aboul Hosn; [2023]
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    Abstract : The steel industry plays a critical role in shaping the modern world, serving as a foundational pillar for infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing sectors. However, its rapid growth has sparked concerns regarding its environmental impact and sustainability. READ MORE

  6. 5. Balancing environment and economy: the interplay between eco-innovation, carbon emission and firm performance

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Leo Kleja; Clarissa Mao; [2023]
    Keywords : Eco-innovation; financial performance; natural resource-based view; stakeholder theory; Tobin’s Q; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : With an ever-increasing human ecological footprint, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals require global collaboration in terms of sustainable business practices to combat global ecological issues. Our study examines the complex relationship between eco-innovation, CO2 emissions, and financial performance using fixed effects panel data regression. READ MORE