Essays about: "Plastic waste building"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words Plastic waste building.
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1. ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF USING RECYCLED MATERIALS IN WALL INSULATION : Energy management for sustainable cities, ETC building project.
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknikAbstract : Recycled material has attracted extensive interest due to its positive impact on decarbonization in the building sector. At the same time, utilizing these materials is limited. The main objective of this degree project is to provide a better understanding of recycled materials and their role in environmental and economic aspects. READ MORE
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2. Enhancing Sustainability in Building Construction in Developing Countries : Enhancing Sustainability in Building Construction in Developing Countries
University essay from KTH/Hållbara byggnaderAbstract : This master's thesis was conducted in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders Sweden and Tumaini Open School in Tabora, Tanzania. Tumaini Open School, located on the outskirts of Tabora, is a school under construction expected to host 450 students and to be completed by 2025. READ MORE
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3. House of waste : Implementing Disposable Products In Swedish Architecture
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)Abstract : It is stated that Sweden is the leading country for the European Union when it comes to recycling and sorting. However, tonnes of waste are still being deposited to be incinerated instead of being reused or recycled. There are two reasons that are mentioned in this thesis. READ MORE
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4. 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/LUCSUSAbstract : 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
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5. Utilization of Rubber and Plastic Waste as A Partial Replacement of Aggregate for Improved Sound Insulation
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Arkitektur och vattenAbstract : Globally, billions of tons of rubber and plastic waste are produced annually, and because these wastes degrade so slowly (about 450 years for plastic bottles and 80 years for tire rubbers), they are extremely difficult to dispose of. As a result, utilizing these wastes directly in building materials can significantly reduce the environmental load while also increasing the sustainability of the building material. READ MORE