Essays about: "avfallsminimering"

Found 5 essays containing the word avfallsminimering.

1. 1. Reuse in Demolition Projects : A Systematic Multicriteria Approach to Rank andOptimize the Reuse of Building Components in Demolition Projects

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Matilda Ferlander; Wedin Ellinor; [2021]
   Keywords : Reuse; Recycling; Demolition projects; Sustainability; Waste treatment; CDW; CBA; MCA; LCA; Building components.; Återbruk; Återanvändning; Återvinning; Rivningsprojekt; Hållbarhet; Recycling; Avfallshantering; CDW; CBA; MCA; LCA; Byggkomponenter;

   Abstract : The waste framework directive from the European Commission states that 70 percent of allconstruction- and demolition waste (CDW) should be reused or recycled. In Sweden during theyear of 2018, 52,1 percent of the generated CDW was reused or recycled, but a report fromAvfall Sverige showed that reuse only accounted for small fractions of this. READ MORE

3. 2. 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. 3. Adoption of Sustainable Packaging Solutions for the Fish Industry : A case study on a corrugated cardboard packaging solution for fresh fish

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

   Author : Andreas Kopp; Robin Falconer; [2020]
   Keywords : Fish industry; sustainable packaging; EPS; corrugated cardboard; diffusion of innovation; innovation adoption; sustainability; Fiskindustrin; hållbara förpackningar; EPS; wellpapp; innovationsspridning; innovationsadoption; hållbarhet;

   Abstract : The rapid development of plastic production the last couple of decades has led to extensive use of plastic products and vast problems with littering, waste management and exploitation of natural resources. Due to the cheap and easy production of plastics, the world’s population has extended the limit of acceptable usage. READ MORE

5. 4. Combustion of sludge in Fortum’s plants with possible phosphorus recycling

   University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

   Author : Victor Hoffman; Anton Marmsjö; [2014]
   Keywords : Sludge combustion; phosphorus;

   Abstract : The management of waste is by all means a great challenge to any society. In Sweden, the past decades has seen legislation progressing in congruence with concerns over environmental stress from inefficient waste management. The legislative changes aim primarily to promote waste reduction and better waste utilization. READ MORE

6. 5. Avfallsminimering av fraktionen brännbart i IKEA Göteborg

   University essay from Naturvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Ellen Svensson; Frida Hedlund; [2008]
   Keywords : Waste management; Återvinning;

   Abstract :   IKEA of Sweden decided to set a target to keep the amount of waste low, by minimizing the amount of combustible waste to 8% of the total waste amount. IKEA Gothenburg has been having troubles with the target, since their amount of combustible waste has been twice and trice as much as the goal. READ MORE