Essays about: "Household waste"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 173 essays containing the words Household waste.

  1. 16. The Effect of Introducing a Curbside Recycling System on the Recycling Behavior of Households

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jenny Särnholm; [2022]
    Keywords : curbside recycling; recycling behavior; circular economy; waste management; Sweden; Callaway and Sant Anna;

    Abstract : This research investigates whether the implementation of a curbside recycling system has an effect on the behavior of households with regard to the recycling of packaging material in Sweden. Previous research presented in the literature points out that the decision to engage in recycling behavior, rather than free-riding on the contributions of others, is based on the perceived contribution of others. READ MORE

  3. 17. Potential for Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal in an activated sludge system for greywater

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Mehrzad Ghassemi; [2022]
    Keywords : Greywater; EBPR; Phosphorus; Biological treatment; Water and environmental engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : As the world's population grows, concerns about water scarcity and rising pollution such as phosphorus and nitrogen have increased significantly. Greywater has been considered by researchers as an ideal alternative to fresh water for decades, and several projects have been implemented to treat and recycle it for various reuse purposes. READ MORE

  4. 18. Household product refills as a solution to single-use packaging: Developing The Theory of Retailer Care

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Connor Bartek; Alexandra Rumbolt; [2022]
    Keywords : circular economy; eco retailer; fast-moving consumer goods; household products; plastics; refill systems; refillable goods; retailers; reuse; single-use packaging; Theory of Retailer Care; waste reduction; refills;

    Abstract : This research seeks to explore and understand retailers’ perspectives, realities, and actions regarding refill systems for household products. The reader can ponder not an answer to a question but rather grasp a deeper understanding of the retailers’ role within refill systems, as well as the feasibility of reducing single-use packaging for household products with a goal to reduce waste. READ MORE

  5. 19. Food losses and Waste at Bakeries, Retail and Household Levels –A Case of Sweden : a Case of Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Balasooriya Mudiyanselage Indrachapa Dhananjani Balasooriya; [2022]
    Keywords : Bread value chain; Food loss; bread waste; causes of bread waste;

    Abstract : Reducing food waste is necessary to assure food security and overcome environmental issues. This study was aimed to assess food losses and waste (FLW) along bakery, retail, food service and household stages of bread value chain in Sweden, causes and identify potential measures to reduce losses and waste. READ MORE

  6. 20. Exploring Food Waste in Private Households in Skåne

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

    Author : Jonas Gabrielsson; Maria Zaki; [2022]
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    Abstract : In 2020, 200 million children under the age of 5 were reported to be malnourished and between 720 and 811 million people around the world faced hunger. Yet, the global food production have the potential to feed every human being twice the amount required. So what is happening with all that food? 1. READ MORE