Essays about: "and waste hierarchy"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 61 essays containing the words and waste hierarchy.

  1. 16. Reuse within the Business of Children's Toys : Contributing to a more circular and economically stable playtime

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Ella Kurland; Emelie Lundström; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This report presents a master’s degree project in Integrated Product Design at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. The project was conducted on the behalf of Micki Leksaker AB,with the purpose to develop a service that promotes a more sustainable lifestyle and consumption of children’s toys. READ MORE

  3. 17. Waste diagnostic - A caste study of a company’s waste management

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Samuel af Ugglas; [2020]
    Keywords : Waste management; waste minimization; sustainability; circular economy; avfallshantering; avfallsminimering; hållbarhet; cirkulär ekonomi;

    Abstract : This case study of the waste management at a pharmaceutical company investigates the current situation and possible improvements for future work in terms of amount of waste generated, treatment methods and economy. The scope of the project was to assess all current waste streams from the everyday activities and find potential areas for improvement. READ MORE

  4. 18. Circular Business Models for Electric Vehicle Lithium-Ion Batteries: An analysis of current practices of vehicle manufacturers in the EU and the potential for innovation at Volvo Group

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Levke Albertsen; [2020]
    Keywords : circular economy; circular business models; business model innovation; lithium-ion batteries; electric mobility; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : With the transition towards an electrified vehicle fleet, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have come into focus for different stakeholders due to their high costs, resource, and energy demands for production as well as connected environmental concerns and supply risks. Circular economy (CE) strategies to slow and close resource loops and circular business models (CBMs) are discussed as solutions to these issues. READ MORE

  5. 19. The role of law for improving municipal solid waste management: comparing Russia and Sweden (EU).

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Olga Amelkina; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Waste Management; Municipal Solid Waste; Comparative Legal Study; Russia; Sweden EU ;

    Abstract : Waste generation increases, and its management is one of the global challenges. Improper waste management creates many problems, but on the other hand, effective waste management can save natural resources, minimize GHG emissions, and provide additional workplaces. READ MORE

  6. 20. 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