Essays about: "eco friendly material"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 39 essays containing the words eco friendly material.

  1. 1. Sustainable food packaging based on polyhydroxyalkanoate

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Safana Al-Ashor; [2024]
    Keywords : Biopolymers; Sustainable food packaging; Circular economy; Biobased and biodegradable materials; Food packaging; Processing technologies; Food quality; Shelf-life;

    Abstract : The Norwegian Food Research Institute (Nofima) and the University of Borås worked together to develop this project. The commonly used packaging materials pose a serious threat to the environment, as they are produced from nonrenewable crude oil and cannot decompose naturally. READ MORE

  3. 2. Climate improved concrete structures : Possibilities in design and construction

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Dalia Attia; Steve Kiryakos; [2023]
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    Abstract : Concrete is an important material for building a sustainable society, serving as the foundation of modern infrastructure. Concrete’s widespread adoption in both commercial and residential construction projects can be attributed to its exceptional versatility, strength, durability, and long-lasting qualities. READ MORE

  4. 3. Influence of supercritical carbon dioxide (scco2) dyeing parameters on color fastness of polyester fabric dyed with disperse dye : A study towards minimizing the energy consumption of polyester (pet) fabric dyeing with azo disperse dye

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Tapas Das; [2023]
    Keywords : Supercritical fluid dyeing; polyester PET fabric; coranger orange PE3330; color fastness; ideal dyeing conditions; eco-friendly;

    Abstract : Amid growing environmental concern and continuous depletion of natural resources (such as water), the textile industry is constantly searching for sustainable production process. Traditional dyeing processes, notorious for their enormous water consumption, have led society to search alternative dyeing method. READ MORE

  5. 4. Why rent if you can buy? : Exploring Drivers of Collaborative Consumption and Communication Strategies for Consumer Behavior Change

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

    Author : Andrea Wielath; [2023]
    Keywords : Keywords: Collaborative Consumption; Sustainable Consumption; Motivators; Environmental Communication; Thematic Analysis; In Depth Interviews;

    Abstract : Collaborative Consumption is an economic model wherein consumers gain access to goods without acquiring ownership, for example through sharing, trading, swapping, or renting (Belk, 2014). This approach is often viewed as a means to enhance resource efficiency and transform the economy in a sustainable way (Botsman, 2013). READ MORE

  6. 5. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Susan Lan; [2023]
    Keywords : drought; water scarcity; land degradation; cotton Gossypium sp. ; synthetic textiles; viscose; lyocell; IKEA; agro-waste; poplar Populus sp. ; bamboo Bambusoideae ; sustainability;

    Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE