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  1. 1. The role of umbrella organisations in facilitating sustainability transition - the diffusion of energy cooperatives and community-supported agriculture in Europe

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Kaya Feddersen; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability science; sustainability transition; collective diffusion; umbrella organizations; intermediary roles; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Umbrella organizations of grassroot innovations can play important roles in facilitating sustainability transitions. This thesis examines such roles by studying national and regional umbrella organizations of energy cooperatives and community-supported agriculture in Europe. READ MORE

  3. 2. Commercialization of a Niche Sustainable Microwave AI Technology Innovation : A case study in Percy Roc AB

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Aynaz Mirzazada; Jerry Faisal; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy Costs; Industrial Heating; Microwave AI Heating Technology; Commercialization of Niche Technological Innovations; Sustainable Heating Technologies;

    Abstract : Nowadays, increasing energy costs create challenges for societies. In industries such as manufacturing, energy is one of the basic needs for development, automation, and modernization. The increase in energy costs affects economic growth, especially, in the manufacturing industry which depends on the energy consumption to run their facilities. READ MORE

  4. 3. Securing Costa Rica’s Sustainable Future: A multi-level perspective analysis of the sustainability transition to operationalise the 3Rs in the plastic waste management system in Costa Rica

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Maricruz Bravo Gallegos; Stephanie Dowlen; [2022]
    Keywords : Circular economy; integrated sustainable waste management; plastic pollution; waste pickers; recycling; recovery; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Plastic waste and pollution have proliferated globally causing environmental degradation and biodiversity loss. Costa Rica hosts 5-6% of global biodiversity and struggles to balance socio-economic development with environmental protection in the context of plastic waste management. READ MORE

  5. 4. Green is the New Black: Understanding Current and Prospective Pro-Environmental Activities in Ritual and Practice on Death

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Amber Golding; [2022]
    Keywords : death; pro-environmental; bereavement sector; ritual; practice; Sweden; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Niche pro-environmental innovations in death practices are gaining attention from sector and public stakeholders but can be sidelined due to lack of ritual and practice to support their implementation. The way death practices are conducted in Sweden is examined using transdisciplinary research methods and the multi-level perspective to understand which niche innovations have and have not been incorporated into the regimes which contribute to the bereavement sector and subsequent landscape of Swedish culture. READ MORE

  6. 5. The emergence of green hydrogen in Costa Rica A case study examining the impediments and opportunities to decarbonize the energy and transport sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Marta Hergueta; [2022]
    Keywords : Green Hydrogen; Decarbonization; Innovation; Costa Rica; Sustainability transitions; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Tropicalizing a technology entail adapting it to a tropical climate. This paper analyzes how an innovative solution for decarbonization – the green hydrogen - is introduced to Costa Rica. This research examines a niche trying to enter a sector under construction, contributing to the growing literature about this emerging sector. READ MORE