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1. 1. A Circular Solution for Plastic Waste Within Healthcare : A fully implementable solution for creating a circular end-of-life option for plastic waste using chemical recycling

   University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

   Author : Bharghav Ganesh; Iliass Temsamani; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : With a growing awareness of the environmental impacts associated with the disposal of healthcare plastic consumables through conventional end-of-life methods, such as landfilling and incineration, there is an increasing need to adopt more sustainable practices. This thesis explores the development of an alternative, circular economy-based solution to manage plastic waste generated by the healthcare sector, focusing on the identification of circular end-of-life strategies. READ MORE

3. 2. Exploring the feasibility of  Returnable Transport Packaging in the ICT industry : An exploratory study about the drivers, barriers, and enablers of implementing Returnable Transport Packaging in ICT Supply Chains

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Carl Munck af Rosenschöld; Giovanna Leveratto Bravo; [2023]
   Keywords : Returnable Transport Packaging; Feasibility; ICT Industry; Reverse Logistics;

   Abstract : Background: Establishing closed-loop supply chains is essential for the development of a future circular economy. This concept not only applies to the products within the supply chain but also to their packaging. READ MORE

4. 3. From harvest to end consumer: Consequence of the behaviour of "Generation Y " regarding food waste on the supply chain of fresh fruits and vegetables

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

   Author : Lena Nabernik; Mustafa Ahmed Khan; [2020]
   Keywords : food supply chain; fruits and vegetables; food waste; sustainability; generation y;

   Abstract : Food waste is a major issue from various perspectives. During the process from harvest to the end consumer, almost one-third of food produced is wasted. It is not just the wasted food during the process that is concerning, there are issues in sustainability related to food waste that need to be considered. READ MORE

5. 4. Mainstreaming the environment within humanitarian operations: Identifying key factors for effective implementation of a green approach to procurement within the International Federation of the Red Cross

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Lindy Hromas; [2017]
   Keywords : environmental mainstreaming; green procurement; humanitarian logistics; environmental impact; humanitarian supply chain; greening; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Each year millions of people receive emergency relief items from humanitarian organizations following disasters and crises. While significant time and resources have been invested in identifying the needs of affected populations and how to address those needs, significantly less focus has been given to environmental impacts of these response operations. READ MORE

6. 5. How to communicate environmental efforts for value creation : a case study from a Swedish waste contractor in a B2B setting

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Fanny Skoglund; [2015]
   Keywords : Corporate identity; CSR; ; Environmental communication; image differentiation;

   Abstract : Stakeholders’ pressure and expectations regarding environmental responsibility have forced companies’ to work with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as an integrated part of their business strategy. Environmental responsibility is therefore valued higher than ever before and must be effectively communicated towards stakeholders’. READ MORE