Essays about: "ecolabel"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 14 essays containing the word ecolabel.

  1. 6. Understanding KRAV’s Approach to Soil Health on Certified Farms

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Veronica Simon; [2020]
    Keywords : ecolabel; KRAV; organic production; soil health; sustainable development;

    Abstract : Organic labeling organizations like KRAV have an important role to play in affecting consumer purchasing decisions as well as producer crop cultivation behaviours. With soil health becoming an ever increasing concern, and soil so central to the catalysing cycles of carbon, nutrients, and energy in the ecosphere, sustainable development could benefit from understanding better the relationship of organic labelling organizations to soil. READ MORE

  3. 7. The Science of Deodorants

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Sofia Ödborn; [2019]
    Keywords : Deodorant; antiperspirant; axilla; aluminum;

    Abstract : Deodorants are cosmetic products that are consumed by people regularly and globally. In this thesis, the opportunities to develop a deodorant for the Swedish cosmetics brand IDUN Minerals AB is investigated. The deodorant market in Swedish pharmacies, deodorant formulation and deodorant packaging are studied. READ MORE

  4. 8. Ecolabelling as a means for encouraging sustainable lifestyles? : a case of the Nordic Swan Ecolabel in Sweden through a paradox perspective

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Lotta Karlsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Consumers; Ecolabel; Paradox perspective; Sustainability communication; Sustainable consumption; Sustainable lifestyles;

    Abstract : Humans’ rapidly growing consumption of natural resources have caused severe damage on the planet which has led to climate change and deranged ecosystems. When looking at actions taken for establishing sustainable consumption of natural resources, ecolabelling is a possible matter to look closer into. READ MORE

  5. 9. Analysis of energy usage in supermarkets : Representation and streamlining of the global supermarket energy system

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik

    Author : Eduard Lloret; [2017]
    Keywords : Supermarket energy system;

    Abstract : The thesis performed in this research is focused on a particular type of energy system, energy systems in supermarkets. As supermarkets are high-energy using buildings, their energy system optimization has been investigated in recent years, with the main focus in the refrigeration system, which can take up to 50% of the total energy of the supermarket. READ MORE

  6. 10. The influence of subjective and objective knowledge of ecolabels on consumers’ green purchasing practices

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jakob Matto; Ingrid Gunne; [2017]
    Keywords : Ecolabel; Consumer Purchasing Behaviour; Subjective Knowledge; Objective Knowledge; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Understanding of consumers’ green purchasing behaviour is a relevant topic for businesses around the world and an interesting research field, considering the issue of climate change. This study investigates the associations of young Swedish consumers’ subjective knowledge, objective knowledge, confusion and information acquisition with regards to commonly found ecolabels. READ MORE