Essays about: "Lack of proper waste disposal"

Found 3 essays containing the words Lack of proper waste disposal.

  1. 1. Recycling on the local level in Thailand: Influence of trust, norms and social networks

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Minttu Hänninen; [2018]
    Keywords : Waste management; recycling; institutional trust; social norms; social networks; Thailand; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Waste management is an important facet of sustainable development, as improper waste disposal will lead to various negative environmental and health impacts. Recycling has been found to be a useful way to manage waste materials and reduce the negative impacts of waste accumulation. READ MORE

  3. 2. ICT Waste Handling : Regional and Global End-of-Life Treatment Scenarios for ICT Equipment

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Andrew Liebmann; [2015]
    Keywords : End-of-life treatment; e-waste management; ICT network waste flows;

    Abstract : Electronic waste is the fastest growing waste stream today and information and communications technology (ICT) equipment make up a significant portion of all the electronics put on market. Due to the valuable, rare, and toxic material content of ICT equipment, their disposal requires proper treatment to ensure materials are recovered and harm to the surrounding environment and nearby residents is avoided. READ MORE

  4. 3. Waste Management - CSR Engagement within the Construction Industry in Sweden

    University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Anna Nordlander; Jelena Tararyko; [2011]
    Keywords : Construction Industry; Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; Demolition Projects; Environmental Management; Environmental Disclosure; Waste Management; Competitive Procurement;

    Abstract : Introduction: Over the last few decades there has been a great increase in the attention to Corporate Social Responsibility. Organizations that up until recently have had profit maximization and shareholder value as their only concerns have found themselves in a position where stakeholder demands have created pressure to produce and act on sustainability agendas. READ MORE