Essays about: "Plastic use"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 329 essays containing the words Plastic use.

  1. 21. Pa Per Waste : An innovation journey about disposable consumers products

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Xinchi Dai; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Disposable products; End-plastic-pollution; Product lifecycle; Service design; Subscription;

    Abstract : This report is about an innovative project on the sustainable design of disposable products triggered by critical thinking related to the environmental protection and use of paper-based disposable products.   The project is set against the backdrop of the UN End-plastic-pollution initiative, in the 21st century when plastic waste is proliferating and microplastics spread across the planet's ecosystems are already causing a serious environmental crisis. READ MORE

  3. 22. A Waste of Food-Waste Bags

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Julia Bergwall; [2023]
    Keywords : Anaerobic digestion; Food waste; SPCR 120; Fruit bag; Helsingborg municipality; Waste management; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : It is estimated that the average Swede throws away 61 kg of food waste annually. The more food waste there is, the more food waste bags are required. Since the implementation of a tax on thin plastic bags, grocery stores have been providing fruit bags of paper as an eco-friendly alternative. READ MORE

  4. 23. Quality Assurance of Recycled HDPE in the Plastic Packaging Industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Juliana Kalling; Tora Abrahamsson; [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

  5. 24. Evaluation of two-stage GAC filtration for PFAS reduction in drinking water

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Julia Söderberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances PFAS ; Granular activated carbon GAC ; drinking water; removal efficiency; DWTP;

    Abstract : PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of chemicals found in a wide range of industrial and consumer products. Due to their persistent nature and widespread use, concerns have been raised about their impact on human health and the environment. READ MORE

  6. 25. Exploring the Possibilities of Sheet Metal Forming Via Plastic-Based Additive Manufacturing Moulding

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Jemal Idris Ismail; Kafeel Olanrewaju Sanni; [2023]
    Keywords : : Sheet metal formation; Additive manufacturing; mass customization; personalized production; die design; die system; FDM; DOE; FEA; product development; automotive; sustainability; cost effective; metal dies; plastic dies.; Plåtformning; Additiv tillverkning; massanpassning; personlig produktion; formdesign; formsystem; FDM; DOE; FEA; produktutveckling; fordonsindustri; hållbarhet; kostnadseffektiv; metallformar; plastformar.;

    Abstract : Additive Manufacturing (AM) has freeform fabrication capabilities of complex geometries directly from feedstock material. This can potentially enhance the efficient use of material and the cost effectiveness. It also offers design flexibility, and it is versatile. READ MORE