Essays about: "Plastic"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 971 essays containing the word Plastic.

  1. 36. Managing microplastics: A study of recent development in the EU and the UN

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Hilda Björkman; [2023]
    Keywords : EU-rätt; EU law; folkrätt; public international law; internationell miljörätt; international environmental law; mikroplast; microplastics; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : På grund av plasts ubikvitet i världens hav utvecklas rättsliga instrument för att motverka de negativa miljöeffekterna av plast. Denna uppsats analyserar kritiskt två nya rättsliga utvecklingar inom den internationella miljö-rätten: förordning (EU) 2023/2055 om mikroplaster (som en del av REACH-initiativet) och utvecklingen av ett globalt FN-plasttraktat. READ MORE

  3. 37. Control Aid Implementation -Modelling and simulation of triple extruder-

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Karl Langsér; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; Extruder; Modelling; Simulation; Extreme learning machine; Chemical engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In the production of their High Voltage Direct Current Cables (HVDC) and High Voltage Alternating Current Cables (HVAC), NKT uses triple extruders to create layers of insulation and semi-conduction. A model to predict the effect of extruder inputs on the cable’s insulation and semi-conducting layers has been created and trained to predict the extruder in discrete time. READ MORE

  4. 38. 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. 39. 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. 40. Mapping and analysing the current waste paper recycling system in Europe for a new fiber-based packaging material

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Hande Seker Cakal; [2023]
    Keywords : Separate waste collection; material recovery; material recycling; extended producer responsibility; fiber-based cushioning packaging; Separat avfallsinsamling; materialåtervinning; utökat producentansvar; fiberbaserad dämpningsförpackning;

    Abstract : Fiber-based packaging has emerged as an alternative to plastic packaging, driven by concerns regarding environmental impact and excessive usage of plastic. In response to market trends favouring circular packaging solutions, Stora Enso is preparing to introduce Papira, an innovative fiber-based cushioning packaging material, in Europe. READ MORE