Essays about: "Plastic recycling"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 132 essays containing the words Plastic recycling.
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1. Prospects for standardisation of industrial PET plastics to support the transition towards a circular economy
University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystemAbstract : Plastkonsumtionen har ökat markant över tid och har utvecklats till ett viktigt material i dagens samhälle, men med utmaningen att råvaran främst kommer från fossila källor. Användningen av plast är i linje med den linjära ekonomin och den så kallade slit-och-släng-kulturen, vilket bidrar till felaktig hantering av plastavfall och en ineffektiv användning av resurser. READ MORE
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2. Integrating Waste Heat from Hydrogen Production Into District Heating
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaperAbstract : The aim of this research is to explore the feasibility of the integration of waste heat from electrolyzers within a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant and district heating (DH) network and suggest a practical setup for integration. With the escalating emphasis on the development of green hydrogen through electrolysis powered by renewable energy, a substantial amount of waste heat is generated, typically left unused. READ MORE
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3. Designing Behavioral Nudges for Increased Participation in Recycling as a Social Movement
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)Abstract : This thesis project is exploring and investigates the applications of different methods of reward and nudging strategies and their potential effect on motivating and directing people’s behavior to be more engaged in recycling as a social movement within the society of Saudi Arabia. By creating sustainable behaviors, we contribute to the solutions and help minimize the potential damage of plastic pollution. READ MORE
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4. The effects of weight-based waste tariff on recycling quantities
University essay from Umeå universitet/NationalekonomiAbstract : In this paper, I investigate households’ participation in recycling schemes given the pricing policy applied by the municipal waste management organisation. This study aims to provide insights into the effect financial incentive policy has on the recycling quantities of packaging materials. READ MORE
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5. Modelling the chemical recycling of plastic waste via pyrolysis and analysing integration with existing refinery infrastructure
University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)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