Essays about: "food waste minimization"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words food waste minimization.

1. 1. Assessment of the integration of solar heat power into food drying processes

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

   Author : Charalampos Psilopoulos; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable; sustainability; co2 reduction; feasibility; solar thermal; direct steam generation; drying; food industry; scope 1 emissions; sdg; sustainable development goals; spray drying; drum drying; powder; food; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The long-lasting usage of fossil fuels has brought its negative impact on the planet and thus the society is turning towards more environmentally sustainable solutions in every aspect of life. This master’s thesis discusses the novel topic of integrating concentrated solar thermal collectors, which directly produce steam, to drying processes in the food industry, which is proven to currently emit significant amounts of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs). READ MORE

3. 2. The Use of Open Government Data in Swedish Municipalities : In Relation to Creating Environmental Values

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

   Author : Daniel Hällgren; Amanda Arvidsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Open Data; Open Government Data; Environment; Sustainability; Usability; Municipality; Value Creation; Swedish; Values;

   Abstract : Background: In recent years, more and more municipalities have started to publish more and more Open Government Data (OGD) and, in relation to this, the number of users of this data has also increased. But while the publication and use of data has increased, there is still a lack of understanding of who uses the data and for what purpose. READ MORE

4. 3. Exploring Coordination Mechanisms and Product Characteristics for Food Waste Reduction Principles: A Case Study in Physical Distribution

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Zacharias Samuelsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Food Waste; Food Waste Mitigation; Food Supply Chain; Food Retailing; Food Waste Mitigation in Distribution; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Exploring Coordination Mechanisms and Product Characteristics for Food Waste Reduction Principles: A Case Study in Physical Distribution Author: Zacharias Samuelsson Thesis supervisor: Eva Berg, Faculty of Engineering at Lund University Thesis Purpose: Identify food waste causes in a global distribution network and develop an improvement proposal for minimizing food waste. Method: This study develops a food waste mitigation framework based on a literature review and assess it through a case at a company. READ MORE

5. 4. Consumer Intentions & Food-Wasting Behavior

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Hanna Krantz; Johan Schneider; Felicia Zheng; [2022]
   Keywords : food waste; consumer behavior; food-wasting behavior; theory of planned behavior; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This study aims to map out Lund University students’ intentions and behaviors in regard to food waste. Through a thorough literature review, behaviors commonly related to food waste levels were identified, and are referred to as food-wasting behaviors. READ MORE

6. 5. Road to a more sustainable supply chain : A case study on a Swedish dairy terminal

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Mayela González Angeles; [2022]
   Keywords : Environmental management; dairy waste reduction; sustainable supply chain; food waste minimization;

   Abstract : Worldwide, around 17% of food waste produced in high income countries is constituted of dairy products. In Sweden, Dairy Company A has been dealing with food waste production throughout all their sites. READ MORE