Essays about: "Sufficiency"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 227 essays containing the word Sufficiency.

1. 16. Policies for buildings energy efficiency : A case study of the Swedish policy mixregarding buildings' energy efficiency

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Gustav Brindeby; [2023]
   Keywords : policies; energy efficiency; buildings; regulation; subventions; packaging; patching; Policy; energi effektivisering; byggnader; lagar; subventioner; policy skapande;

   Abstract : Increased energy efficiency is of major importance for Sweden to reduce their carbon emissions and to reach self-sufficiency in Europe on energy, which is important both from an economic standpoint and also to lower Russia's political influence over the EU. This thesis explores how the Swedish policy mix regarding buildings' energy efficiency is developed and which logic dominates in policy-making. READ MORE

3. 17. Paving the Path to Self-Sufficiency : Optimizing Photovoltaic Installations on Facilities with Emphasis on Consumption Patterns and Economic Viability

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Filippa Backman; Amanda Stafberg; Erik Sterner; Alva Wesslén; [2023]
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   Abstract : This bachelor's thesis explores the potential of Skolfastigheter's facilities to achieve self-sufficiency through solar power while maintaining economic feasibility. The study specifically examines the economic feasibility of various solar power installation sizes, while also exploring key characteristics of school facilities that influence their level of self-sufficiency. READ MORE

4. 18. Reconciling Sufficiency and Profitability in Fashion: A Case Study of Sufficiency-Driven SMEs and their Business Models in the French Fashion Industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Maëlle Soulis; [2023]
   Keywords : sufficiency; fashion industry; business models; sustainable consumption; sustainable fashion; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Current levels and patterns of consumption in affluent societies are highly unsustainable. Research shows that efficiency measures prove insufficient to keep within the planetary boundaries, as they operate within the same consumption paradigm. READ MORE

5. 19. CANS - A circular prepping system for single households

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

   Author : Sara Eggimann; [2023]
   Keywords : Crisis preparedness; organization; multifunctional; communicating; re-arrangeable; prepping; circular; cans; Technology and Engineering; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : This design project proposes an innovative solution aimed at facilitating organized and democratic preparation for future crises, specifically targeting students and individuals residing in confined living spaces. The proposed solution consists of two stackable storage units designed to address this challenge. READ MORE

6. 20. Hur upprätthålls livsmedelsproduktion under samhällskriser? : en studie om kvantifiering av resiliensaspekter inom REKO-ringsproduktion

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Author : Idun Hjalmarsson; [2023]
   Keywords : resiliens; absorptionskapacitet; adaptiv kapacitet; transformativ kapacitet; livsmedelsberedskap; försörjningsberedskap; livsmedelskedja; sårbarhet;

   Abstract : Frågan om Sveriges självförsörjningsgrad har aktualiserats i samband med en ökad orosnivå i samhället, till följd av krig, pandemier, extremväder och efterföljande distributionskriser i samhället. Dagens globala och komplexa försörjningskedjor innebär att Sverige kan drabbas kraftigt av störningar som sker långt ifrån landets gränser. READ MORE