Essays about: "biodegradable “waste management”"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words biodegradable “waste management”.

  1. 1. Plastic Management for a Sustainable Future : An assessment on Plastic Management Systems and Strategies for Socio-environment Sustainability in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Sindhu Sanish; Darsana Anilakumari; [2023]
    Keywords : Plastic Management for a Sustainable Future;

    Abstract : Plastic waste management has become a global concern due to its adverse effects on the environment and human health and Sweden is no exception. Through this dissertation, the researchers intended to make a descriptive study regarding the mainstream introspection of plastic management and the outreach of current systems and strategies in Sweden. READ MORE

  3. 2. Improvement of a Vermicompost Sieving Machine for Smallholder Farmers in the Philippines : A study conducted in science city of Muñoz, Philippines

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

    Author : Anokina Marcos Yousif; Felipe Vidal; Ioana Cosaceanu; [2023]
    Keywords : Philippines; Philippine Carabao Center; Sieve Machine; Smallholder farmer; Vermicompost; Filippinerna; maskkompostering; Philippine Carabao Center; siktmaskin; småskaliga bönder;

    Abstract : The Philippines has a primarily agricultural economy, with many rural residents relying on farming for their livelihoods. The Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) was established in 1992 to support smallholder farmers in the country through research and technology development related to carabaos. READ MORE

  4. 3. Biodegradation Experiments of Polymeric Materials: Monitoring and Analysis

    University essay from KTH/Fiber- och polymerteknologi

    Author : Sini Ojala; [2021]
    Keywords : Biodegradation; Composting; Differential scanning calorimetry DSC ; Fourier Transform Infra-Red FTIR spectroscopy; Natural Environment; Open environment; Tensile test; Biologisk nedbrytning; Differential skannings kalorimetri DSK ; Dragprovning; Fourier Transformer Infra-Röd FTIR spektroskopi; Kompostering; Naturlig miljö; Öppen miljö;

    Abstract : Plastskräp har blivit ett global problem på grund av nedskräpning och otillräcklig avfallshantering. Användning av biologiskt nedbrytbart material kan underlätta problemet, även om det inte är en universallösning. READ MORE

  5. 4. Investigating the biogas potential from organic waste flows in Santiago de Chile – A study of the Metropolitan Region.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

    Author : Filippa Bengtsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Chile; “Metropolitan Region”; Santiago; “El Monte”; Providencia; waste; organic; biodegradable “waste management”; “industrial waste”; municipal*; tax*; law*; energy; electricity; “renewable energy”; biogas; “anaerobic digestion”; fuel; power; environment*; recycl*; rurality; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In the Metropolitan Region in Chile the population is growing as the inhabitants are relocating towards the capital of Santiago de Chile. The capital, located in a valley, is now home to over 40% of the population, and faces challenges with sufficient air-quality and waste disposal. READ MORE

  6. 5. Investigating the use of plastic bags in Lagos, Nigeria

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Margaret Ojochide Aligbe; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; plastic bags; alternatives; flooding; plastic bag prohibition bill; public participation;

    Abstract : Lagos State in Nigeria is faced with the massive problem of waste from plastic bags which causes the yearly flooding displacing thousands of residents and causes diseases like malaria. Plastic bags which became popular because of their versatility, affordability and durability have now become a major source of environmental degradation requiring the use of more environmentally friendly alternatives like Jute, woolen bags, and biodegradable types of plastic. READ MORE