Essays about: "compostable plastic"

Found 4 essays containing the words compostable plastic.

  1. 1. The Disappearing Package

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Amelia Sjöberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : As online shopping increases every year, so does the package material that takes from natural resources and ends up as garbage. To be able to save our planet we have to switch to a circular economy, where waste and pollution is designed away. The sector of clothing, shoes and accessories is the most bought online within the EU. READ MORE

  3. 2. iTAL - Takeaway without the waste

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Charles Kumor Parker; [2021]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Packaging of fast food and take-out food involves a significant amount of material that ends up in landfills, recycling and litter. This is because the packaging is designed only for a single-use. There’s no future in single-use products and that includes single-use takeaway packaging. READ MORE

  4. 3. End-of-life scenarios for bioplastic food and drinking packages : a study of Swedish bioplastic waste disposal habitsand environmental impacts

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Tilda Hansson; [2018]
    Keywords : bioplastic; biodegradable plastic; compostable plastic; biobased plastic; PLA; Bio-PET; consumer;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate real end-of-life scenarios for some of the most common bioplastics, such as PLA and Bio-PET, for food and drinking packages in Sweden and to evaluate some of the potential environmental consequences of these scenarios. Life Cycle Analysis often evaluate intended end-of-life scenarios for bio-plastic products, but this study used an explorative research method, gathering infor-mation of the conduction and habits of bioplastics to evaluate if these scenarios were the ones occurring. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Ecological Impacts of Marine Plastic Debris in the South Pacific Region

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Isabella Chowra; [2013]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The population in the Pacific Islands region is vastly dependant on their oceanic resources, for food, protection and economic income. Today the Pacific Ocean faces many threats that could risk the living hood of its population. This study aims to map the extent of plastic pollution in the South Pacific and possible measurements against it. READ MORE