Essays about: "global water trade"

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1. 1. Techno-economic and environmental analysis of alternative pathways for urea fertilizer production.

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Wilson Rodriguez; [2023]
   Keywords : Urea fertilizer; ammonia; natural gas; biogas; GWP; PE; hydrogen; nitrogen; technologies.;

   Abstract : The increasing global population has placed significant pressure on meeting food demands, leading to the widespread use of fertilizers to enhance crop yields. Urea, being the most used fertilizer globally, has contributed to improved agricultural productivity. READ MORE

3. 2. Risk Factors of Food Loss and Waste, and Life Cycle Assessment of waste management strategies in the Brazilian Leafy Vegetable Supply Chain

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Nathalie Garavito; [2023]
   Keywords : Behavioural causes; carbon footprint; causal mapping; mitigation strategies; prevention; root-cause analysis; take-back agreements;

   Abstract : Food loss and waste (FLW) occurring early in the food supply chain (FSC) leads to increased resource wastage, including land, water, fertilisers, pesticides, fuel, packaging, energy, and labour. Targeting FLW prevention benefits various aspects such as food security, productivity, economic growth, climate change mitigation, resource conservation, and food waste management. READ MORE

4. 3. Coupling of Material Flow Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment to Analyze the Urban Metabolism of a Swedish City

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Maria Lívia Real de Almeida; [2022]
   Keywords : Urban Metabolism; Material and Energy Flow Analysis; Life Cycle Assessment; Environmental impact; Sustainable cities;

   Abstract : Cities are responsible for an increasingly large share of environmental impacts linked to their resource consumption and production of waste. Understanding how the flows of materials and energy in urban systems contribute to environmental impacts is fundamental for urban sustainability. READ MORE

5. 4. Cradle-to-Gate LCA of Water Treatment Alternatives : A case study performed for Norrvatten’s future waterwork expansion

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Siddharth Selvarajan; [2021]
   Keywords : Life cycle assessment; Water purification method; Potable water production; Microbiological barrier; Activated carbon; Sludge separation; Livscykelbedömning; Vattenreningsmetod; Produktion av dricksvatten; Mikrobiologisk barriär; Aktivt kol; Slamavskiljnin;

   Abstract : Norrvatten is a municipal association which owns a water treatment plant capable of supplying good quality drinking water to the consumers in the associated neighbouring municipalities. After preliminary investigations for the future year of 2050, there were estimates which suggest a potential water quality degradation in the lake which supplies the raw water for treatment due to uncertain future climatic conditions and other forms of pollutions from the surrounding. READ MORE

6. 5. The Hidden Asset of Tomorrow. Sustainability in Swedish Private Equity and How it can be Levered to Increase Returns

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Fredrika Svanholm; Izabella Källholm; [2021]
   Keywords : Private Equity; Case Study; Sustainability; Value Creation; ESG Investing;

   Abstract : The present thesis aims to illustrate how various stakeholders within the Nordic private equity setting consider and incorporate sustainability into their investment processes. In order to understand the rise of sustainability and the investment theme's momentum, underlying drivers have been identified through a qualitative analysis, based on interviews with general partners, limited partners, regulators and other relevant stakeholders. READ MORE