Essays about: "fruit"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 256 essays containing the word fruit.

  1. 1. Sweden’s proposed excise tax on plastic bags -Using a stated preference method to evaluate outcomes

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Gustaf Johansson; Fredrik Söderlund; [2020-02-18]
    Keywords : Excise; environmental tax; plastic bags; stated preference; price elasticity of demand;

    Abstract : The 1st of May 2020, the Swedish government will implement an excise tax on plastic bags. Using a stated preference method, this paper explores the effects the excise tax will have on plastic bag consumption. The vast majority of plastic bags that are sold in Sweden are grocery store bags. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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); 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

  4. 3. Vårdprogram och underhållsplan för den historiska trädgården vid soldattorpet Rensmyran

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Marita Bergström; [2020]
    Keywords : soldattorp; vårdprogram; underhållsplan; historisk trädgård; kulturmiljö;

    Abstract : Soldattorpet Rensmyran med anor från sent 1600-tal är beläget på landsbygden sydväst om Uppsala. Torpet Rensmyran drivs som fritidsjordbruk med en liten uppfödning av hästrasen Gotlandsruss. På hag- och åkermark förekommer bete. READ MORE

  5. 4. Impact of agroforestry on soil loss mitigation in the sloping land of Northwest Vietnam

    University essay from

    Author : Hanna Thelberg; Birgitta Sjödell; [2020]
    Keywords : Conservation agriculture; Erosion; Grass barriers; Upland cropping; Vietnam;

    Abstract : Soil erosion is one of the major threats to soil functions in many parts of the world. To- day’s challenge is to adapt agriculture practices in order to reduce soil erosion and at the same time consider local conditions. READ MORE

  6. 5. The possibilities of recycling wash water at Vidinge

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Julia Mauritzson; [2020]
    Keywords : reuse; treatment; fresh-cut; water engineering; environmental engineering; avloppsteknik; vattenförsörjningsteknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Water is a resource of importance and with drier weather around the world, including Swe-den, there is a risk of too low levels of water to satisfy for instance households, animals and industries in the future. Fresh-cut fruit and vegetable industries are water intense and almost all process water is used in the washing process. READ MORE