Essays about: "Household Saving"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 50 essays containing the words Household Saving.

1. 1. Reducing the energy consumption in households by utilizing informational nudging

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)

   Author : Mahmoud Daabas; Justine Nankya Jensen; [2023]
   Keywords : Electricity; Electricity prices; Electricity consumption; Behaviour; Behaviour Change; Residential Electricity Consumption; Peak times; Hourly electricity prices; Nudging; Nudging Interventions; Nudging theory;

   Abstract : Conserving energy and reducing electricity consumption have become critical issues. Measuring when different appliances use electricity can be an effective way to save money on electricity bills. READ MORE

3. 2. Encouraging Recycling in Co-living : A Redesigning of Sorting Bins

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Eugene Chan; Avinash Kumar Karuppasamy; [2023]
   Keywords : Co-living; Student Household; Sustainable Behavior; Collective Responsibility; Individualistic Responsibility; User Experience; Nudging; Product Service System; Sorting Bins; Waste Management; Recycling; Sorting; Co-living; Studentbostad; Studentbostäder; Hållbart beteende; Kollektivt ansvar; Individualistiskt ansvar; Användarupplevelse; Puffning; Produktservicesystem; Sorteringskärl; Avfallshantering; Återvinning; Källsortering;

   Abstract : There is an inefficiency of waste management in co-living spaces for students, emphasizing the importance of proper waste sorting. A multifaceted research methodology was initiated with a literature review to understand existing waste management solutions and how they work as a system, followed by attribute studies pivotal for co-living spaces. READ MORE

4. 3. Sustainable Finance : A Study on How Sustainable Finance Instruments are Being Implemented to Promote Sustainability in the Real Estate and Construction Industries

   University essay from KTH/Fastighetsekonomi och finans

   Author : Priya Vashisht; [2023]
   Keywords : sustainable finance; green finance; green bonds; circular economy; impact investing; sustainability linked bonds; ESG; hållbar finans; grön finans; gröna obligationer; cirkulär ekonomi; effektinvesteringar; hållbarhetsrelaterade obligationer; ESG;

   Abstract : Human practices linked with speedy industrialization and globalization have, unfortunately,caused severe harm to the Planet. In the vicious circle for development, Countries proceededtowards forming developed economies, which resulted in rapid depletion of the available renewable and non-renewable resources. READ MORE

5. 4. Lowering energy need and improving indoor climate - A case study of rural dwellings in Gammalsvenskby, Ukraine

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

   Author : Viktor Kauranen; [2022]
   Keywords : Gammalsvenskby; energy-efficient; indoor climate; rural buildings; renovation; Ukraine; Life cycle cost; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : A vast majority of rural dwellings in Ukraine are inefficient from an energy perspective, with a major need for energy-efficient renovations. A lot of these buildings are also having problems with the indoor climate, with poor ventilation combined with indoor combustion of fuel which can cause negative health effects. READ MORE

6. 5. E-wallet For Empowerment?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Maja Pekkari; Veronica Fransson; [2022]
   Keywords : Women’s Empowerment; Financial inclusion; DFS; E-wallet; Mobile money; Household decision-making;

   Abstract : Digital Financial Services (DFS) such as mobile money apps, have become increasingly recognized as a tool to increase Financial inclusion. Access and usage of mobile money services are expected to be beneficial in more ways than one, but one desirable outcome is enabling women to have greater control over their own finances, and thus enhance Empowerment through increased participation in household decision-making. READ MORE