Essays about: "Plastic Management for a Sustainable Future"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words Plastic Management for a Sustainable Future.

1. 1. Modelling the chemical recycling of plastic waste via pyrolysis and analysing integration with existing refinery infrastructure

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

   Author : Simon Dahl; [2023]
   Keywords : Pyrolysis; Recycling; Integration; Modelling; Simulation; Techno-economic; Plastic; Chemical engineering; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Current plastic management is unsustainable as large amounts of plastic end up landfilled or in the ocean, necessitating an expansion of waste management infrastructure. Pyrolysis is a viable chemical recycling option, and in this report a pyrolysis model is constructed in Aspen Plus. READ MORE

3. 2. Plastic Management for a Sustainable Future : An assessment on Plastic Management Systems and Strategies for Socio-environment Sustainability in Sweden

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

   Author : Sindhu Sanish; Darsana Anilakumari; [2023]
   Keywords : Plastic Management for a Sustainable Future;

   Abstract : Plastic waste management has become a global concern due to its adverse effects on the environment and human health and Sweden is no exception. Through this dissertation, the researchers intended to make a descriptive study regarding the mainstream introspection of plastic management and the outreach of current systems and strategies in Sweden. READ MORE

4. 3. A Circular Solution for Plastic Waste Within Healthcare : A fully implementable solution for creating a circular end-of-life option for plastic waste using chemical recycling

   University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

   Author : Bharghav Ganesh; Iliass Temsamani; [2023]
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   Abstract : With a growing awareness of the environmental impacts associated with the disposal of healthcare plastic consumables through conventional end-of-life methods, such as landfilling and incineration, there is an increasing need to adopt more sustainable practices. This thesis explores the development of an alternative, circular economy-based solution to manage plastic waste generated by the healthcare sector, focusing on the identification of circular end-of-life strategies. READ MORE

5. 4. The flows of plastics and its future on Zanzibar : A Minor Field Study

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Elizabeth Brandén; [2023]
   Keywords : Tanzania; Zanzibar; Minor field study; Waste management; Plastic flows; Tanzania; Zanzibar; Mindre fältstudie; Avfallshantering; Plastflöden;

   Abstract : The aim of this project is to investigate the current situation of plastics waste management on the island Zanzibar in Tanzania. To investigate this, a field study was carried out during two months on site on Zanzibar. The field studies consisted of practical experiences, interviews and gathered impressions to get an overview. READ MORE

6. 5. Next generation of sustainable packaging for Danish skincare scale-up

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Carl Craft; [2022]
   Keywords : life cycle assessment; LCA; packaging materials; cosmetics packaging; sustainability; polypropylene; polyethylene; polylactide; polyhydroxyalkanoates; aluminium.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The Cosmetic packaging industry is on the rise and through consumer demand, cosmetic companies are increasing their focus on sustainability and accountability. This has left many companies in need of a deeper understanding regarding the environmental impact of their current packaging solutions as well as how to improve their footprint in the future. READ MORE