Essays about: "Sorting Bins"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Sorting Bins.

  1. 1. Development of a waste sorting system in Morrumbene, Mozambique : Exploring how to engage a community in waste sorting

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Julia Ramm; Jenny Sjöstrand; [2023]
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    Abstract : This abstract presents a Master’s Thesis in Industrial Design Engineering conducted on behalf of Project Vita, a non-profit organisation working in Morrumbene, Mozambique. The aim of the project was to develop an implementable waste sorting system that would align with the customs of the community and serve as a foundation for a more advanced solid waste management system. READ MORE

  3. 2. Encouraging Recycling in Co-living : A Redesigning of Sorting Bins

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Eugene Chan; Avinash Kumar Karuppasamy; [2023]
    Keywords : Co-living; Student Household; Sustainable Behavior; Collective Responsibility; Individualistic Responsibility; User Experience; Nudging; Product Service System; Sorting Bins; Waste Management; Recycling; Sorting; Co-living; Studentbostad; Studentbostäder; Hållbart beteende; Kollektivt ansvar; Individualistiskt ansvar; Användarupplevelse; Puffning; Produktservicesystem; Sorteringskärl; Avfallshantering; Återvinning; Källsortering;

    Abstract : There is an inefficiency of waste management in co-living spaces for students, emphasizing the importance of proper waste sorting. A multifaceted research methodology was initiated with a literature review to understand existing waste management solutions and how they work as a system, followed by attribute studies pivotal for co-living spaces. READ MORE

  4. 3. Automatic waste sorter : Automatic sorting of metal and non-metal objects

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Vishi Sharan; Merna Iskander; [2022]
    Keywords : Waste; Mechatronics; Micro controller; Inductive proximity sensor; Metal; Avfall; Mekatronik; Mikro kontroller; Induktiv närhets sensor; Metall;

    Abstract : Our earths resources are not endless, so it is important to avoid wasting our planets natural resources. Recycling metal saves 95% more energy than producing new metal from ore, which is why it is necessary to reuse metal. Waste sorting is very important in today’s modern society as the demand for metals is increasing at a rapid rate. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Potential of Reducing Carbon Footprint Through Improved Sorting

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Fredrika Olsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Waste composition analysis; life cycle analysis; carbon footprint; residual waste; food waste; plastic packaging; Plockanalys; livscykelanalys; klimatavtryck; restavfall; matavfall; plastförpackningar;

    Abstract : Almost five million tonnes of household waste was generated in Sweden in 2018, half of which was residual waste sent for incineration with energy recovery. For materials that can not be recycled or biologically treated, incineration with energy recovery is considered a preferred management option. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploring opportunities for the improvement of recycling behaviours in universities : The case of the Blåsenhus campus of Uppsala University

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Alexandre Hureau; [2018]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; circular economy; waste sorting; environmental and recycling behaviour;

    Abstract : As the environmental footprint of humans continue s to grow, and the amount of easily available resources keeps dwindling, many countries and institutions have turned towards the concept of circular economy as a way of diminishing their impact on the environment. Based in the idea of closing the resource loop by reducing the need for new resources, increasing efficiency, and reusing resources that are already extracted, many efforts have gone towards transforming our sys tem towards a circular economy. READ MORE