Essays about: "Social Innovations"

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  1. 6. Environmental Regulation Stringency and Green Technological Innovation in the Maritime Industry (2006-2020)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Layla Erietta Chamilothoris; [2023]
    Keywords : Maritime industry; competitiveness; green technology innovation; green process innovation; green product innovation; Institutional Theory; Porter Hypothesis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The following research paper examines the impact of varying environmental regulation stringency on the landscape of green technological innovation in the maritime industry from 2006-2020. Additionally, the paper explores the potential indirect effect of these innovations, induced by stringency levels, on industry competitiveness. READ MORE

  3. 7. 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. 8. Future of Sustainable Mobility in Nordic Winter Cities : An explorative study of sociotechnical imaginaries

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Moa Ribjer; [2023]
    Keywords : Winter Cities; Sustainable Mobility; Society Transformation; Sustainable Transition; Mobility Systems; Sociotechnical Imaginaries; vinterstäder; hållbar mobilitet; samhällsomställning; hållbar transformation; mobilitetssystem; sociotekniska föreställningar;

    Abstract : The thesis aims to explore future mobility system alternatives in the context of “winter cities” to achieve a more sustainable society. This is done by interviewing a broad range of mobility experts - encompassing those focused on cities in the northern regions and those with global expertise. READ MORE

  5. 9. The Rise of the Quantum Computing Industry – Identifying the key barriers of adoption of QC-technology as a service

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Kent Nguyen; Johan Borg; [2023]
    Keywords : Quantum Computing technology; barriers; servitization; disruptive innovation; mitigation strategies; Kvantdatorteknologi; barriärer; servitisering; disruptiva innovationer; riskreduceringsstrategier.;

    Abstract : The future is here. New digital, disruptive innovations are changing and affecting industries across society. And the emerging Quantum Computing (QC) industry is not an exception. READ MORE

  6. 10. Pepita de oro: How AlVelAl is building a regional regenerative agriculture transformation through social innovations

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Elissa Dickson; [2023]
    Keywords : regenerative agriculture; Spain; sustainability transformation; social innovation; adaptive capacity; institutions; drylands;

    Abstract : Regenerative Agriculture (RA) is increasingly promoted as a sustainable agri-food solution. Agronomic studies find that RA practices (e.g. cover crops, reduced tillage, crop rotation, and agroforestry) can regulate soil moisture, sequester atmospheric carbon, enhance biodiversity, and reduce the impacts of droughts and floods. READ MORE