Essays about: "actor network"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 251 essays containing the words actor network.

  1. 21. Reconciling Material & Social Through Waste : The Case of Överskottet as an Alternative Way of Organizing Waste

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : ADEL MIFTAKHOVA; Chaïma Ben Mahmoud; [2023]
    Keywords : social services; waste management; Actor-Network Theory; actors; actants; network; nonhuman; human; collaboration; connections; policies;

    Abstract : The problematization of waste surplus informed numerous decisions on local, national and international levels. However, the waste pollution problem is far from being solved. This paper attempts to explore an alternative way of organizing waste using the Actor-Network Theory, which argues for equality between humans and nonhumans. READ MORE

  3. 22. Challenges for the Construction Equipment Industry to Shift Towards Zero-Emission Machines

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Sam Hansen; Rasmus Sjöström; [2023]
    Keywords : Relations in industrial networks; Construction equipment machines; relationer i industriella nätverk; arbetsmaskiner;

    Abstract : Sweden has set a goal to become the first fossil-free country and by 2045, they aim to achieve net zero emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Construction equipment accounts for approximately 3.3 million tons of CO2 equivalents in Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 23. Unveiling a Material Agent: An Anthropological study on how backpacks shape backpackers’ journeys and identities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

    Author : Izaak Ramkali; [2023]
    Keywords : Anthropology; Backpacking; Backpacks; Identity Formation; Material Agency; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This paper aims to contribute to wider discussions within the discipline of anthropology regarding the social and material significance of backpackers’ backpacks. Mainly, this paper examines how backpacks help construct backpacking identity and shape backpackers’ journeys and experiences. READ MORE

  5. 24. Triangle Of Reframing : A study of how organizations shape already existing markets through mobilizing market devices

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ella Heed; David Hellqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Market-Shaping; Market Devices; Actor-Network Theory; Second-Hand Fashion; Purchase Barriers; In-Store; Digital Media; Social Media; E-commerce; Market Studies; Sustainable Shopping;

    Abstract : This study addresses the issue of consumers’ wish to shop more sustainable fashion butinstead turning to fast fashion (Islam et al., 2021; Silva et al. 2020; Wang et al., 2022). READ MORE

  6. 25. Solving the BECCS Puzzle - The Role of Knowledge Brokers in the Science-Policy Interface around BECCS in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Jana Föcker; [2023]
    Keywords : Knowledge Brokers; Knowledge Transfer Process; Science-Policy Interface SPI ; Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage BECCS ; Sweden; Climate Neutrality Strategy; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Negative emissions and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) are seen as important strategies in order to reach climate neutrality by 2045 in Sweden. However, it remains largely unclear to what extent scientific knowledge has contributed to the formulation of the climate neutrality policies. READ MORE