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  1. 6. Metamorphic microtextures and mineral assemblages in orthogneisses in NW Skåne – how do they correlate with technical properties?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Maria Eleni Taxopoulou; [2020]
    Keywords : granitic gneiss; Eastern Segment; Söderåsen; rock quality; quantitative analyses; grain size; aspect ratio; circularity; mineralogy; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Glacifluviala avlagringar har varit de vanligaste källorna för byggmaterial i Sverige under de senaste decennierna. De är dock ändliga resurser som måste bevaras eftersom de också fungerar som akvifärer. READ MORE

  3. 7. ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT : Case study: Cost-effectiveness evaluation of Proposition O projects

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Adrian Mahdian; [2020]
    Keywords : BMP; SWM; Stormwater; Stormwater management; Cost effectiveness; Cost-effectiveness; Green Infrastructure; Socio Ecological systems; Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems; GI; SES; SUDS; SCM; Water quality; Proposition O; Urban Runoff;

    Abstract : Stormwater Management (SWM) or Best management practices (BMPs) treat the stormwater runoff that carries pollutants. Pollutants in the waters and in the stormwater, negatively impact the environment, the ecology, and natural resources. Stormwater Control Measures (SCM) are used in different projects to improve water quality and quantity. READ MORE

  4. 8. A comparative study of sustainable communication on hotels’ websites

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Emma Söderholm; [2020]
    Keywords : sustainable communication; sustainability in hotels; sustainable tourism;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how hotels communicate their sustainability efforts to their customers on their websites. As sustainability is becoming more known and more expected, businesses feel more pressure to have sustainable initiatives. READ MORE

  5. 9. Site selection for small retail stores using sustainable and location-driven indicators : Case study: Starbucks coffee shops in Los Angeles

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Vadym Sokol; Kristijan Jordanov; [2020]
    Keywords : site selection; business performance; decision-making; location-driven decisions; modeling; small retail stores; sustainability; LEED; GIS; Tapestry segmentation; foot traffic; consumers; GLM; proximities; demographics; Starbucks; ESRI;

    Abstract : Site selection decisions remains a complex yet crucial process for strong business performance. Despite the extensive number of publications in this field, the emergence of new data collection technique, improved location analytics, and changes in consumers’ preferences call for testing of new models and hypothesis. READ MORE

  6. 10. From A Global Review of Port Noise Management Initiatives to A Specific Port City’s Case Study

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Qianru Shi; Shiying Xu; [2019-07-02]
    Keywords : port noise; nitiative; port city;

    Abstract : The increasing port activities enrich the contents of port-city interaction. With the awareness of global climate change and marine environment protection, more and more ports intend to become environmental-friendly or green ports. READ MORE