Essays about: "environmental goods"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 257 essays containing the words environmental goods.

  1. 16. Think inside the box : 3D bin packing visualized with spatial AR andautomated depth feedback

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Konrad Wihl; [2023]
    Keywords : Logistics; Augmented Reality; 3D bin packing; Logistik; Augmented Reality; 3D-lådpackning;

    Abstract : In modern day logistics, small and medium sized consumer goods are often manually handled and packaged in fulfillment centres and warehouses. When time efficiency is prioritised, there exists the risk to pick too big a package and thus waste space which can naturally lead to unwanted consequences such as unnecessary transports being booked and excess package material being used. READ MORE

  3. 17. 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

  4. 18. Developing a closed-loop supply chain to eliminate Single Use Plastic products : Implementing Circular Economy practices driven by EU commission directives

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Elsa Ottosson; Rania Oweini; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Circular Business Models; Closed Loop Supply Chain; Single Use Plastic; EU-directive; Small and medium sized enterprise; Post Consumer Plastic Waste;

    Abstract : Single use plastic products (SUPs) are a primary cause of plastic pollution causing significant environmental harm. These products have little to no value after use and are challenging to recycle cost efficiently. READ MORE

  5. 19. Eco-efficiency, Institutions, and Political Orientation : A case study of the European Union

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Leonard Bovenberg; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis uses the stochastic frontier analysis to estimate efficiency scores for the 28 member countries of the European Union between 2000 and 2019. The material footprints of biomass, non-metallic minerals, metals and fossil fuels are taken as input goods, unlike comparable work, as the overuse of materials is the cause of our current environmental problems. READ MORE

  6. 20. Assessing the Impact of Ocean Proximity and a Nuclear Power Plant on Property Values : a Hedonic Price Study in Östhammar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Louise Nordmark Strandberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Hedonic pricing; property pries; natural environment; Nuclear power plant; coastline;

    Abstract : This study examines the impact of environmental attributes, specifically proximity to the ocean and a nuclear power plant, on property prices in Östhammar municipality during the period of 2017-2022. By conducting a hedonic price model for evaluating non-market goods, a dataset of 1210 observations of family houses and vacation homes was analyzed. READ MORE