Essays about: "Waste prevention"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 68 essays containing the words Waste prevention.

1. 1. ”There is a need for people who can provide a transition”: A case study of how educational activities empower actors to engage in a local transition of the waste system on Bornholm, Denmark

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Kathrine Gjesing Hansen; [2023]
   Keywords : socio-institutional transitions; Denmark; power; education; municipal waste management; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Sustainable waste management is a complex task within environmental governance, and municipalities play a key role in governing a transition of the waste system toward prevention and reuse. This calls for an enhanced understanding of local capacities for change, and therefore this thesis adopts a socio-institutional perspective on the power of actors to influence local transitions. READ MORE

3. 2. Exploring the Factors Driving Household Food Waste

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

   Author : Khawari Vincent; Nashat Fadi; [2023]
   Keywords : Household food waste; prevention; awareness; consumer behavior;

   Abstract : Food waste is a global concern with significant environmental, economic, and social implications. Despite efforts to address the issue, household-level food waste remains substantial, contributing to food insecurity and environmental degradation. READ MORE

4. 3. Prevention of Environmental and Health Issues due to Spread of Glitter Particles

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

   Author : Yasser Hajjouz; Naret Jasim; [2023]
   Keywords : Glitter particles; Sustainability; Design Thinking; Biomimicry; Adherence;

   Abstract : Plastics are known to cause plenty of problems for the environment such as sewerage water,birds, marine life and even human health issues. Normally the cause for such small particles tobe such a huge problem lies in the adversity of collecting it after the use phase. READ MORE

5. 4. Risk Factors of Food Loss and Waste, and Life Cycle Assessment of waste management strategies in the Brazilian Leafy Vegetable Supply Chain

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Nathalie Garavito; [2023]
   Keywords : Behavioural causes; carbon footprint; causal mapping; mitigation strategies; prevention; root-cause analysis; take-back agreements;

   Abstract : Food loss and waste (FLW) occurring early in the food supply chain (FSC) leads to increased resource wastage, including land, water, fertilisers, pesticides, fuel, packaging, energy, and labour. Targeting FLW prevention benefits various aspects such as food security, productivity, economic growth, climate change mitigation, resource conservation, and food waste management. READ MORE

6. 5. Road to a more sustainable supply chain : A case study on a Swedish dairy terminal

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Mayela González Angeles; [2022]
   Keywords : Environmental management; dairy waste reduction; sustainable supply chain; food waste minimization;

   Abstract : Worldwide, around 17% of food waste produced in high income countries is constituted of dairy products. In Sweden, Dairy Company A has been dealing with food waste production throughout all their sites. READ MORE