Essays about: "impact of plastic on environment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 50 essays containing the words impact of plastic on environment.

1. 1. PLASTICS AND LOBBYIN G - lobby group success in the decision making phase of a policy

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Alexandra Bengtsson; [2023-11-09]
   Keywords : Key words: European Union; lobbying; lobbying success; environmental policy ; single use plastics.;

   Abstract : In June 2019 a new legislation was in place targeting plastic pollution in the EU, banning the 10 most found single use plastic products ( SUP: s ) found in the marine environment. This was an important legislation where the EU lobby groups , mainly the environmental and the industry groups were lobbying the decision makers . READ MORE

3. 2. Integrating Waste Heat from Hydrogen Production Into District Heating

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

   Author : Fawzi Kayali; [2023]
   Keywords : Hydrogen; Electrolysis; Waste Heat Recovery; Combined Heat and Power Plant; District Heating; Simulation; Sustainable Heating Systems; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The aim of this research is to explore the feasibility of the integration of waste heat from electrolyzers within a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant and district heating (DH) network and suggest a practical setup for integration. With the escalating emphasis on the development of green hydrogen through electrolysis powered by renewable energy, a substantial amount of waste heat is generated, typically left unused. READ MORE

4. 3. Qualitative Analysis of Chlorinated Paraffins in Recycled Plastics

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

   Author : Solal GAUDIN; [2023]
   Keywords : Short chain Chlorinated Paraffins SCCP Medium chain Chlorinated Paraffins MCCP Long chain Chlorinated Paraffins LCCP Recycled plastics Qualitative analysis Bioaccumulation Long range transport Gas Chromatography – Mass spectrometry;

   Abstract : Described in many studies as dangerous for the environment and potentially carcinogenic for humans, Chlorinated Paraffins (CPs) are easily widespread due to their substantial production and use in different products. Previous studies reported the presence of CPs in different plastic polymers. READ MORE

5. 4. Micro Crops & The Iterative Wave

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/HDK-Valand - Högskolan för konst och design

   Author : Brianna Butler; Andrea Bindar; [2023]
   Keywords : Design; Aesthetic objects; system; Microplastics; Wicked problems; MFA in Design with specialisation in Embedded Design;

   Abstract : The current approach to facilitation has numerous benefits but lacks sufficient challenge in raising awareness about wicked problems. This paper discusses the authors’ master thesis project, conducted in collaboration with the organizational context of a plastic-free store in the Gothenburg area. READ MORE

6. 5. Plastic recycling is a team sport

   University essay from

   Author : Alice Golding; [2023]
   Keywords : sport; plastic recycling; environment; sustainable development; climate change; football clubs; Malmö; effort; awareness;

   Abstract : As the impact sport, its consumers and performers have on the environment increases, the Earth continues to suffer. Amongst others, the plastic consumption is exploiting natural resources and the lack of recycling causes even further damage. READ MORE