Essays about: "Plastic use"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 329 essays containing the words Plastic use.

  1. 16. Evaluation of Woodmer/plastic composites

    University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologi

    Author : Leon Ahlström; [2023]
    Keywords : Extrusion; Woodmer; Flame test; Tensile test; Composites; Extrudering; Woodmer; Flamtest; Dragtest; Kompositer;

    Abstract : Plast ger otroliga möjligheter i form av stor variation för materialanvändning. Tyvärr sker det dock på bekostnad av miljön då de ackumuleras i naturen. En kompromiss mellan hållbarhet och fortsatt plastanvändning skulle kunna vara att använda biomassa som fyllnadsmaterial i plastkompositer istället för plast. READ MORE

  3. 17. Reduce, Reuse, Reshape - Evaluating EU Policies on plastic for sustainable transition of plastic packaging system to align with the 3Rs

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Parisa Bazaz; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; recycling; Creative destruction; sustainability science; plastic pollution; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The global surge in plastic production, particularly single-use packaging, has triggered pressing environmental and health concerns. Addressing this crisis necessitates transformative shifts within the plastic packaging system, prioritizing the reduction, reuse, and recycling of plastic packaging. READ MORE

  4. 18. Plastic Waste to Plate : The Journey of Microplastic into Our Food System

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Krittanont Natthaporn; [2023]
    Keywords : Microplastic pollution; plastic contamination; in the food system; food security; human health risk; infographic; dining workshop;

    Abstract : Single-use plastic packaging waste is overflowing the Earth’s surface, releasing mi- croplastics that contaminate our food. This poses serious threats and concerns to food safety and security. The project aims to raise public awareness about the issue of microplastic con- tamination in the food system. READ MORE

  5. 19. Quality Assurance of Recycled HDPE in the Plastic Packaging Industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Tora Abrahamsson; Juliana Kalling; [2023]
    Keywords : Thermoforming; Plastics; Recycling; Packaging Industry; HDPE; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The recycling of plastic has the potential to support circular material use, thus decreasing the need for virgin plastics. However, there is an existing issue with assuring quality of recycled plastic materials, causing finished products to perform with poorer properties and unexpected deviations. READ MORE

  6. 20. Marina

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Alexandra Carlinger; [2023]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Hours spent sitting by computers or swiping on phones have taken a toll on people’s hands and wrists. Our hands are valuable tools that we often take for granted. We use them to brush our teeth, open doors and wash our dishes. Menial tasks that most of us complete without a second thought. READ MORE