Essays about: "extended producer responsibility"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 35 essays containing the words extended producer responsibility.

1. 1. Mapping and analysing the current waste paper recycling system in Europe for a new fiber-based packaging material

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Hande Seker Cakal; [2023]
   Keywords : Separate waste collection; material recovery; material recycling; extended producer responsibility; fiber-based cushioning packaging; Separat avfallsinsamling; materialåtervinning; utökat producentansvar; fiberbaserad dämpningsförpackning;

   Abstract : Fiber-based packaging has emerged as an alternative to plastic packaging, driven by concerns regarding environmental impact and excessive usage of plastic. In response to market trends favouring circular packaging solutions, Stora Enso is preparing to introduce Papira, an innovative fiber-based cushioning packaging material, in Europe. READ MORE

3. 2. Burn or Return? Evaluating Deposit Return Systems for Plastic Packaging Waste in Sweden : A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Martin Forsman Hedman; [2022]
   Keywords : Resource management; reuse; deposit return scheme; circular economy; polypropylene;

   Abstract : Plastics have become an integral part of modern life and global use is expected to grow almost two- fold until 2040. 40% of European demand for plastic raw materials is driven by the packaging industry and being a cheap material, focus on waste management has historically been neglected. READ MORE

4. 3. Perceived Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy Concerning Textile Waste Prevention Among the Citizens of Malmö

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Katharina Stöhr; Jitske van der Woude; [2021]
   Keywords : Textile Waste Reduction; Perceived Knowledge; Attitudes; Self-Efficacy; Malmö; Consumer Behavior; Consumption; Disposal Behavior; Textile Waste Management;

   Abstract : The average Swede consumes 14 kilos of textiles every year and disposes of 10 kilos, of which 8 kilos end up in the household mixed waste. When disposed of in the household mixed waste, the textiles will be incinerated. READ MORE

5. 4. EU Waste Framework Directive, What's Next? : A cost­benefit analysis of an extended producer responsibility for textiles in the European Union

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Amanda Gerbendahl; Madeleine Johansson; [2020]
   Keywords : EU Waste Framework Directive; Extended Producer Responsibility; circular economy; fast-fashion; textile industry;

   Abstract : The objective of our thesis was to conduct a pilot study to evaluate if an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles in the EU could be a socioeconomically beneficial policy to complement the EU Waste Framework Directive’s amendment of separately collected textiles. The aim was to investigate if the policy could achieve increased circular design of textiles as well as if it could work as a management plan for the increased collection rates. READ MORE

6. 5. Automated Central Sorting of Plastic Packaging Waste – A Qualitative Study of Drivers, Barriers and Possible Solutions for Implementing Automated Central Sorting of Plastic Packaging Waste in Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Joakim Larsson; [2020]
   Keywords : waste management; recycling; waste-to-energy; sustainable development; extended producer responsibility;

   Abstract : It is widely known in the recycling industry that only a small share of the plastic packaging put on the Swedish market is materially recycled. The collection rate for plastic packaging waste is low, with most of it being disposed of in the municipal solid waste, instead of being correctly sorted in the public collection system. READ MORE