Essays about: "ecological cycle"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 87 essays containing the words ecological cycle.
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16. Innovation in Industrial Building Sustainability : Exploring timber frames as a viable alternative to steel frames in industrial buildings A case study of Sweco AB
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknikAbstract : Lund University (2020) describes that the material chosen for the construction of constructions significantly affects the environment. Due to the impact of the choice of construction materials on the environment, we have carried out an in-depth study where we examine the complex decision-making process when choosing frame materials concerning both external and internal factors where external influences become regulatory requirements related to global sustainability goals with the aim that the industrial construction industry can find sustainable solutions such as hybrid solutions in the choice of frame materials, while internal factors involve financial considerations linked to the protection of materials against environmental conditions and challenges that industrial buildings can face. READ MORE
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17. STARTING FROM THE BOTTOM: USING LOW TROPHIC SPECIES IN SALMON FEEDS. Assessing the environmental performance of novel salmon feeds with LCA .
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskapAbstract : Over the past 30 years, the formulation of salmon feeds has shifted from being based on marine ingredients like fishmeal and fish oil towards more plant-based ingredients. This shift was caused by limited supply of wild fish and general sustainability concerns related to using forage fish for feed, so they were mainly replaced with vegetable-protein. READ MORE
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18. Plastic pollution and circular economy in Sweden A case study of two Swedish plastic recycling companies
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Plastic as material has become ubiquitous in modern life and it is difficult to imagine a world without it. Since the proliferation of plastics on the consumer market in the 1950s, poor waste management and low recycling rates have resulted in overflowing landfills and leakage into nature. READ MORE
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19. Reducing the environmental impact of new neighbourhoods during early planning stages using life cycle analysis (LCA) : Towards effective decision support tools for settlements projects
University essay from KTH/ByggvetenskapAbstract : Since the first warnings on the limits of planet Earth, 50 years ago, policies havenot been sufficient and fast enough to create a more sustainable world, which is todayillustrated by climate change, an increase in resource scarcity, and tremendousbiodiversity loss. Cities have been playing an important role in those environmentalconsequences, today accounting for 60% of greenhouse gases. READ MORE
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20. Hur vi skapar en mer ekologiskt hållbar trädgård : med inspiration från skogen
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Syftet med denna studie var att upplysa trädgårdsägare om den potential som trädgårdsytorna har att öka den biologiska mångfalden. Vi hoppas detta ska väcka intresse, kanske också en känsla av ansvar, för att själv skapa en mer hållbar trädgård. READ MORE
