Essays about: "ecological product"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 106 essays containing the words ecological product.

1. 31. Sustainable Water Saving Intervention : A digital user experience solution of more sustainable choice in daily water-use with behavioral change

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

   Author : Zihan Zhang; [2020]
   Keywords : Design intervention; Digital user experience design; Sustainable behavioral change; Water usage habits; Product-service system design;

   Abstract : In recent years, sustainable thinking has been gradually recognized and accepted by more and more users, enterprises, and stakeholders. However, in daily life, there is often a gap between the value of users’ pursuit of sustainable lifestyles and their behavior habits. Also, the connection between different stakeholders is often ignored. READ MORE

3. 32. Undermining the Local: Power, Acceptance, and Confidence surrounding a Chilean Mining Operation : Social Impacts of the Mining Operation Los Pelambres on the Cuncumén Community

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Naturresurser och hållbar utveckling

   Author : Julia Schwab; [2020]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Ethnography; Social License to Operate; Mining; Power; Trust; Victim Mentality;

   Abstract : The present ethnographic research explores the socio-economic repercussions of a copper mining operation in Chile on its host community. By examining the development of the relationship between this local community and the mining company since the latter’s arrival, this thesis sheds light on the possible (secondary) impacts of corporate social responsibility (CSR) measures and participatory spaces on intracommunal dynamics. READ MORE

4. 33. First-time mothers & Symbolic Consumption - The role of baby clothing consumption in woman's transition to motherhood

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

   Author : Sara Liski; [2020]
   Keywords : Motherhood; Symbolic Consumption; Baby Clothing; Meanings; Socio-cultural retailing; Consumer Culture Theory; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The parents growing interest towards children clothing has become apparent when following Finnish media during the past years. In similar vein consumer culture literature has noticed the rise of clothing markets for newborns. It is scientifically proven that consumption objects have a significant role in life transitional phases. READ MORE

5. 34. How to sow peace? : a value chain approach for environmental peacebuilding in Sierra de la Macarena National Park, Colombia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Kathrin Sybille Hegger; [2020]
   Keywords : environmental peacebuilding; systems theory; post-conflict; value chain approach; deforestation; non-timber forest products; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Ecological rehabilitation projects - as a form of reforestation interventions - are increasing worldwide and present an opportunity for climate change mitigation and supporting local livelihoods. Implemented in post-conflict situations, they are increasingly promoted as solutions for peace. READ MORE

6. 35. Designing Sustainable Alpine Skis : Combining user needs with ecological, social, and economical sustainablility 

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

   Author : Tom-Oskar Barreflod; Matilda Nilsson; [2020]
   Keywords : Product Development; Product Design; Industrial Design Engineering; Sustainability; Sustainable Product Development; User-centered Design; Alpine Skis; Norm-Creative design; Produktutveckling; Produktdesign; Teknisk Design; Hållbarhet; Hållbar Produktutveckling; Användarcentrerad design; Alpina skidor; Normkreativ design;

   Abstract : As alpine skiing is becoming more and more popular the need for sustainable products are increasing in order to enable great skiing and snowy winters in the future. The ski industry is unfortunately far behind many other industries when it comes to sustainability and the shift towards sustainable skis is going slow. READ MORE