Essays about: "carbon dioxide equivalents"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 35 essays containing the words carbon dioxide equivalents.

1. 1. Potential of local producing bioenergy/biogas from waste in the municipality of Ragunda

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, design och hållbar utveckling (2023-)

   Author : Tomás Hayes; [2023]
   Keywords : Bioenergy; Biogas; Biomethane; Global Warming Potential; Rural development;

   Abstract : Population growth, climate change and increased global energy demand has led to the search for environment friendly energy sources. Ragunda Municipality’s major producers of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are transport, agriculture, and work machines. READ MORE

3. 2. A study on how a dashboard for energy data visualisations can be designed to be usable and inspire pro-environmental behaviour in an industry setting

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Sofie Drugge Eneroth; Alice Elkjaer; [2023]
   Keywords : Usability; learnability; subjective satisfaction; behavioural change; energy data visualisations; HCD; eco-feedback; personas; prototyping;

   Abstract : An essential part of combating climate change is to reduce energy consumption. As the industrial sector was accountable for approximately a third of the total global carbon dioxide equivalents in 2019, it is crucial for industries to manage their energy usage. READ MORE

4. 3. Emission Calculation Model for Vehicle Routing Planning : Estimation of emissions from heavy transports and optimization with carbon dioxide equivalents for a route planning software

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Energisystem

   Author : Alice Hartikka; Simon Nordenhög; [2021]
   Keywords : Multi objective optimization; fuel consumption; transport emissions; Multiobjektiv optimering; bränslekonsumtion; transportutsläpp;

   Abstract : The transport sector is a major cause of emissions both in Sweden and globally. This master thesis aims to develop a model for estimating emissions from heavy transport on a specific route. The emissions can be used in a route planning software and help the driver choose a route that contributes to reduced emissions. READ MORE

5. 4. Swedish food habits for higher nutritional value and lower climate impact : food retail portfolio management

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Rebecca Johansson; Linn Torstensson; [2021]
   Keywords : greenhouse gas emissions; private label brand; sustainable diets; sustainable food consumption; sustainable nutrition;

   Abstract : In order to tackle climate change and the increased prevalence of non-communicable diseases, a transformation of human diets is urgently needed. The food retailers can play an important role if integrating sustainability related aspects in their corporate portfolio decisions in order to influence the consumer to make more sustainable food choices. READ MORE

6. 5. Consumption of sustainable food products : A study of the Sustainable purchase perception matrix and Sustainable lead consumers; A life cycle assessment of BäR smoothie

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Cecilia Melén; Mirea Wolff; [2021]
   Keywords : Compromise; Confidence; WTP; PCE; Sustainable lead consumer; Sustainability marketing; Scepticism; Life cycle assessment; LCA; Environmental impact; Global warming; Eutrophication; Primary energy use; Smoothie; Kompromiss; Självförtroende; WTP; PCE; Hållbar marknadsföring; Skepticism; Livscykelanalys; LCA; Miljöpåverkan; Global uppvärmning; Övergödning; Primärenergianvändning; Smoothie;

   Abstract : Part 1 The scientific community has identified an attitude-action gap for demographic and psychographic variables when studying sustainable purchase behaviour. By focusing on what happens during the purchase instead of the purchaser, this cross-sectional study aims to understand sustainable purchase behaviour when consumers purchase sustainable food. READ MORE