Essays about: "Single-use"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 62 essays containing the word Single-use.

  1. 1. PLASTICS AND LOBBYIN G - lobby group success in the decision making phase of a policy

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Alexandra Bengtsson; [2023-11-09]
    Keywords : Key words: European Union; lobbying; lobbying success; environmental policy ; single use plastics.;

    Abstract : In June 2019 a new legislation was in place targeting plastic pollution in the EU, banning the 10 most found single use plastic products ( SUP: s ) found in the marine environment. This was an important legislation where the EU lobby groups , mainly the environmental and the industry groups were lobbying the decision makers . READ MORE

  3. 2. Skogens produkter och dess rykte : konsumenters attityder till förnybara engångsartiklar och dess industriella sektor

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Thule Grubbström; Vera Janlert; [2023]
    Keywords : attityder; bioekonomi; enkät; enkätundersökning; förnybara produkter; hållbarhet; hållbar konsumtion; hållbar utveckling; konsumtion; papperspåsar; skog; skogsbruk; skogsindustrin;

    Abstract : Klimatförändringarna och hållbarhetsfrågan kopplat till skogsnäringen har gett upphov till en del av skogsdebatten, där mål kring bioekonomi ligger i konflikt med att avsätta mer skog till förmån för biologisk mångfald. Förnybara produkter tillverkade av skoglig råvara har en roll i denna debatt, och är idag ett kontroversiellt ämne. READ MORE

  4. 3. Varnishing of Fiber-based Closures

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Nisha Sunil David; [2023]
    Keywords : Varnishing; fiber-based closures; water-based spray coating; packaging; repulpability ; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This research aims to investigate water-based varnishes and technologies to coat fiber-based closures to attain water barrier properties. To ensure recyclability the repulpability of coated and uncoated lids is tested. The research approach is exploratory. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. 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