Essays about: "disposal behaviours"

Found 5 essays containing the words disposal behaviours.

  1. 1. Lessons from waste - from ignorance to awareness

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för didaktik och pedagogisk profession

    Author : Pablo Ramirez Pedraza; [2022-09-26]
    Keywords : anthropocentrism; ecocentrism; circular economy; Theory of Experience and Education; sustainability; Education for Sustainable Development; ESD;

    Abstract : Aim: This study aimed to introduce elementary school students to an ecocentric worldview by creating opportunities in class for actions that could lead to changes locally and at the global level regarding the disposal of materials. Theory: This thesis used a combination of theories to challenge the anthropocentrism practice in our schools and societies and facilitate the development of an ecocentric worldview in students. READ MORE

  2. 2. From harvest to end consumer: Consequence of the behaviour of "Generation Y " regarding food waste on the supply chain of fresh fruits and vegetables

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

    Author : Lena Nabernik; Mustafa Ahmed Khan; [2020]
    Keywords : food supply chain; fruits and vegetables; food waste; sustainability; generation y;

    Abstract : Food waste is a major issue from various perspectives. During the process from harvest to the end consumer, almost one-third of food produced is wasted. It is not just the wasted food during the process that is concerning, there are issues in sustainability related to food waste that need to be considered. READ MORE

  3. 3. What about disposition? Exploring millennials’ clothing disposal behaviours in fashion-oriented impulse buying.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Victor Agbebo; [2020]
    Keywords : Fashion-oriented impulse buying; clothing disposition; disposal behaviours; post-purchase negative emotions; millennials; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The frequent restocking of stores and constant promotional offers associated with fast fashion presents the physical cues for consumers to engage in fashion-oriented impulse buying. This consumption behaviour has led to over consumption and the underutilization of clothes, adding to the problems of textile waste all over the world. READ MORE

  4. 4. Factors influencing the intention to perform in-store recycling : A qualitative study applying the Theory of Planned Behaviour to the Swedish fashion industry

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Evelina Arvidsson; Vera Kling; [2018]
    Keywords : Recycling; In-store recycling; Clothing recycling behaviour; Clothing disposal behaviour; Theory of Planned Behaviour;

    Abstract : Background: Due to the fashion industry being one of the most polluting industries in the world with more clothing than ever being thrown away, attention has been brought to the need for more sustainable clothing behaviours. Therefore, the in-store recycling boxes have been introduced as an alternative for recycling. READ MORE

  5. 5. Ecological Sanitation : Attitudes Towards Urine Diverting Toilets and Reuse of Nutrients in Peri Urban Areas of Kampala, Uganda. A Case of Kamworkya II Parish

    University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle

    Author : Richard Minze Ngobi; [2007]
    Keywords : Keywords: Peri urban areas; attitudes; urine diverting toilet UDT ; sanitized urine and faecal matter; faecal matter chamber vault; urine container.;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Billions of people are living without access to safe hygienic means of personal sanitation. The sanitation gap is wide in developing countries where more people are increasingly becoming urbanised. READ MORE